Crime in Post-War Germany
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The two-part documentary Crime in Post-War Germany shows how strained life was between 1945 and 1949 in the four occupied zones. Using the example of individual, particularly serious criminal cases, like in Dresden where a wood collector comes across the severed legs of a person or in Hamburg, where the so-called rubble murders terrify the whole city.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
50 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Thu, Feb 20, 2020
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Season 1, Episode 2: “The West”
Robbery, murder, rape. After the war, West Germany was the scene of a great deal of brutal crime. On the German-Belgian border, children risk their lives for something to eat. In Bavaria, a woman is abused by US soldiers. Amidst the ruins of Hamburg, inhabitants make a shocking discovery. What lengths would people go to back then? And how did criminals exploit the chaos? The documentary shows how strained life was in the West zones, and how a society in tatters struggled to find new values. The death penalty itself is put on trial. In Tübingen, the final execution takes place in February 1949 following a judgement by the West German authorities. The foundation of the Federal Republic three months later heralded the dawn of a new era.
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What is Crime in Post-War Germany about?
The two-part documentary Crime in Post-War Germany shows how strained life was between 1945 and 1949 in the four occupied zones. Using the example of individual, particularly serious criminal cases, like in Dresden where a wood collector comes across the severed legs of a person or in Hamburg, where the so-called rubble murders terrify the whole city.
How many seasons does Crime in Post-War Germany have?
Crime in Post-War Germany comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Crime in Post-War Germany?
Key cast members in Crime in Post-War Germany include Lydia Benecke.
Who created or directed Crime in Post-War Germany?
Crime in Post-War Germany was developed and directed by Not specified.