The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
Geraubtes Wirtschaftswunder - Die übertünchte Vergangenheit der Deutschen
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was released on October 14, 2025.
The runtime of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle is 1h 31m.
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle is a Documentary, TV Movie, History movie.
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was directed by Dietrich Duppel.
The main cast of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle includes Christine Hegeler, Frédéric Dubois, Alexander Nützenadel.
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle is originally in German.