Rise of Steel: Forging Europe's Industrial Revolution I SLICE HISTORY | FULL DOCUMENTARY

On the XIXth century, the growth of the iron and steel industry will lead to the Industrial Revolution. At this time, steel is becoming the symbol of progress and for almost one hundred and fifty years, this French and German industry will run continental Europe. This film is the story of this revolution told by those who made it. Whether they are workers, engineers or managers, all the characters of the film were chosen among the employees of the four great families History has remembered the names : Krupp, Thyssen, Schneider and de Wendel.

Those who are telling us this story have lived its great times from each side of the Rhine. They saw this economical miracle turning into a social disaster while the heirs of the dynasties of the steel industry were investing their money in more promising sectors.

This film is the story of the Industrial Revolution told by those who made it. Whether they are workers, engineers or managers, all the characters were chosen among the employees of the four great families History has remembered the names : Krupp, Thyssen, Schneider and de Wendel.

Documentary: Les Hommes du Fer
Directed by: Olivier Spiro, Anaïs Spiro
Production: Point du Jour

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