German Autumn

Main Themes and Ideas

• The devastation and ruin of post-war Germany
• Moral crisis and the search for humanity among the ruins
• Psychological portraits of the inhabitants of a shattered country
• A critical view of the war's consequences for ordinary people
• Reflections on guilt, repentance, and the possibility of forgiveness
• The impact of war on children and adolescents
• Exploration of various aspects of life in a defeated country: hunger, poverty, black market, occupation