Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle (2019)

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Josef Ganz, editor of trade journal Motor-Kritik, amazed Germany by appearing in a revolutionary tiny car in 1932. It was his dream: a people's car anyone can afford. The idea made its way to new Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler. But in Hitler's dream there was no place for Jewish inventor Ganz. This is the story of the man whose designs led to the invention of the Volkswagen Beetle, and who ultimately lost everything. In the film, Ganz's relatives and admirers bring his lost heritage back to life.

Director: Suzanne Raes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Production: Submarine
Language: Nederlands, English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Keywords

inventor, adolf hitler

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More Films by Director: Suzanne Raes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle about?
Josef Ganz, editor of trade journal Motor-Kritik, amazed Germany by appearing in a revolutionary tiny car in 1932. It was his dream: a people's car anyone can afford. The idea made its way to new Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler. But in Hitler's dream there was no place for Jewish inventor Ganz. This is the story of the man whose designs led to the invention of the Volkswagen Beetle, and who ultimately lost everything. In the film, Ganz's relatives and admirers bring his lost heritage back to life.
Who directed Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle?
Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle was directed by Suzanne Raes.
Who stars in Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle?
Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle stars Joachim Król.
How long is Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle?
Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle?
Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle is a Documentary film.