The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
Geraubtes Wirtschaftswunder - Die übertünchte Vergangenheit der Deutschen
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Anke Gröner
Self - Art historian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dietrich Duppel
- Screenplay & Story
- Dietrich Duppel, Thomas Schuhbauer
- Original Title
- Geraubtes Wirtschaftswunder - Die übertünchte Vergangenheit der Deutschen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- ECO Media, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dietrich Duppel
Dietrich Duppel, Thomas Schuhbauer
Thomas Schuhbauer
Department Leadership Roster
Dietrich Duppel
Director
Dietrich Duppel
Writer
Thomas Schuhbauer
Writer
Thomas Schuhbauer
Producer
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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 principal cast of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle includes Christine Hegeler, Frédéric Dubois, Alexander Nützenadel, Ulrike Hermann, Peter Fichtner.
When was The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle released and how long is it?
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.