Die Arbeitersaga(1988)

Die Arbeitersaga is a four-part sociocritical series that continues the Alpensaga, tracing Austria's economic and cultural transformation in the postwar decades. The films examine how individualization and consumer culture reshaped society, while documenting the Austrian Social Democrats' gradual shift from a working-class party to market-oriented politics. Through interconnected narratives, the series captures a pivotal moment when traditional labor movements gave way to modern consumer capitalism. Each installment explores how these sweeping changes affected ordinary lives and political allegiances, offering a sharp critique of Austria's path from reconstruction to prosperity.