An engineer from Stuttgart is probably the only person worldwide who can faithfully and fully functionally reconstruct the infamous encryption machine of the Nazis, the so-called Enigma, today. This SWR program shows the craftsmanship and technical challenges involved in the reconstruction, as well as how deeply the engineer has understood the principles of Enigma.

The program provides insights into the workings of the historic machine, its special role in World War II, and the fascinating interplay of technical history, precision work, and passion for cryptography.