The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
Oct 14, 2025 · 1h 31m
Director
Dietrich DuppelOverview
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.
Cast of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
Christine HegelerNarrator (voice)- Frédéric DuboisSelf - ancient cars specialist
- Alexander NützenadelSelf - Professor of Social and Economic History
- Ulrike HermannSelf - economics journalist
- Peter FichtnerSelf - member of the Ennepetal History group
- Sebastian BrüngerSelf - writer
- Ingrid WindmüllerSelf - member of the Ennepetal History group
- Rainer TraubSelf - artist
- Stefan KolevSelf - economist
- Sabine BrantSelf - Haus der Kunst
- Anke GrönerSelf - Art historian
Crew of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
About The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle
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.
When was The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle released?
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was released on October 14, 2025.
How long is The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle was directed by Dietrich Duppel.
Who is in the cast of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle?
The cast of The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle includes Christine Hegeler (Narrator (voice)), Frédéric Dubois (Self - ancient cars specialist), Alexander Nützenadel (Self - Professor of Social and Economic History), Ulrike Hermann (Self - economics journalist) and Peter Fichtner (Self - member of the Ennepetal History group).