The novel is set in post-war Germany at the year 1963.
The story takes places in 1945 post-war Germany where food was in short supply.
The dinner conversation turns to an article about social reforms in post-war Germany.
Mittler returned to Germany post-war, and died there in 1958.
Returning to post-war Germany, he was unable to find work.
The film can be regarded as a portrait of post-war Germany.
It was one of the biggest economic scandals in post-war Germany.
Walter applies for a position as a judge in post-war Germany.
He subsequently became one of the leading figures in post-war Germany's industrial life.
All three leaders were trying to establish an agenda for governing post-war Germany.