The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle (2025)
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.
Director: Dietrich Duppel
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Cast
- Christine Hegeler - Narrator (voice)
- Frédéric Dubois - Self - ancient cars specialist
- Alexander Nützenadel - Self - Professor of Social and Economic History
- Ulrike Hermann - Self - economics journalist
- Peter Fichtner - Self - member of the Ennepetal History group
- Sebastian Brünger - Self - writer
- Ingrid Windmüller - Self - member of the Ennepetal History group
- Rainer Traub - Self - artist
- Stefan Kolev - Self - economist
- Sabine Brant - Self - Haus der Kunst
Screenplay
Production: ECO Media, ZDF/Arte
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
economic theory, economic miracle, post war germany, ludwig erhard, zero hour, nazi germany, historical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
- The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was directed by Dietrich Duppel.
- Who stars in The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
- The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle stars Christine Hegeler, Frédéric Dubois, Alexander Nützenadel, Ulrike Hermann, Peter Fichtner, Sebastian Brünger.
- How long is The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
- The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
- The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle is a Documentary, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle produced?
- The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was produced in Germany.