The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle

West Germany underwent a period of rapid and extraordinary growth after the Second World War with rising wages and living standards. This economic miracle is often credited to Economics Minister Ludwig Erhard and the hard work of ordinary Germans. But on closer inspection, some hard truths and injustices from the Nazi era casts a shadow on this postwar rosy picture.

Genre:

Documentary, TV Movie, History

Duration:

91 min

Cast:

Christine Hegeler, Frédéric Dubois, Alexander Nützenadel

Quality:

HD

Director:

Dietrich Duppel

Release:

2025

Country:

Germany

Rating:

7.0