Exchange Rate 1:4

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a significant monetary transition in the German Democratic Republic, the story unfolds on October 13, 1957, when citizens exchanged old currency for new at a rate of 1:1. Through a documentary lens, the film captures the societal impact of this financial shift, exploring the reactions of the populace and the implications for everyday life. It offers a poignant reflection on economic change and its ripple effects in a nation grappling with its identity in a post-war landscape.