Petrol: A Story of Power

Petrol: A Story of Power

2021•7.3/10

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Ratings

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7.3/10(3)

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.

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Production

Spiegel TV, ZDF/Arte

Language

FR

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 1, 2021

Last Aired

September 8, 2021

Networks

ARTE

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Rise and Fall

E1

Rise and Fall

Air date: 2021-09-01

It changed our way of life, our economy and the global order. How did we become addicted to oil? This is the fascinating history of how black gold became a vital source of energy and a maker of nations.

Greed and Corruption

E2

Greed and Corruption

Air date: 2021-09-08

Part two of the story of how oil revolutionised our lives, the economy and international relations. The oil crisis of 1973 revealed just how dependant Europe and America were on the OPEC oil producing states, shifting the balance of power from the industrialised nations to developing countries.

Cast

Angela Schöneck

Narrator (voice)

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