DocumentaryWar & Politics
Overview
The discovery of oil brought unprecedented economic growth to humanity. Initially, oil was available in large quantities and cheap – but in 1973, a consequential oil price crisis hit, and the sticky commodity became part of a geopolitical poker game. The struggle for global resources is more relevant than ever.
Production
Spiegel TV · ZDF/Arte
Networks
ARTESeasons
Miniseries
2 ep · 2021
Cast & Characters
Angela Schöneck
Narrator (voice)
Directors & Crew
A
Andreas Sawall
Director
A
Andreas Sawall
Writer
Screenshots & Stills
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