Petrol: A Story of Power

A sober, information-dense documentary that unpacks the geopolitical chess game behind oil with a measured, serious tone.

Created by

Andreas Sawall

Genres

Documentary, War & politics

Starring

Angela Schöneck

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, politics, greed, war

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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