Das Auto: The Germans, Their Cars and Us
2013 · 50 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 34 VOTES · DIR. Fatima Salaria
Overview
Documentary examining Germany's economic power and the automobile industry at the heart of it. Across the world, the badges of Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Mercedes inspire immediate awe. Even in Britain, where memories of Second World War run deep, we can't resist the appeal of a German car. By contrast, our own industry is a shadow of its former self.
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00:00:23 # I've got some plans for tonight
00:02:33 the quintessential British car.
00:04:49 In that it represents collective yearnings
00:07:58 once the most impressive infrastructure in Europe -
00:10:55 is that it wasn't.
00:13:52 they had done the groundwork for what is today
00:16:16 They also worked rather better.
00:18:44 for the fabulous twins - the Austin 7
00:21:04 of the post-war British car industry.
00:23:01 As the Germans prepared to launch their invasion of Britain
00:25:36 Leading the blitzkrieg, was Volkswagen's hatchback.
00:28:01 The autobahn was just such a symbol of the German character
00:30:16 the workers representative is provided with the staff car
00:32:54 MUSIC: "I Saw The Light" by Todd Rundgren
00:35:17 While one operator was working on one door
00:37:34 Whereas the mass-produced motor car is, I think
00:40:08 just to keep going, and this is a memo
00:43:04 and it was up against the Ford Fiesta
00:45:34 at the altar of the automobile.
00:47:52 And a Rover was a cry for help.
00:50:01 Thanks largely to the success of its cars
00:52:25 Now, not even Britain's greatest hero
00:54:42 Effectively the growing up of many, many people
00:57:20 in Britain's remaining car factories.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed933
Dialogue density18.7 lines / min
First line00:00:23
Final line00:57:20
Production Record
DirectorFatima Salaria
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes34