END OF AN ERA

A story of hopes, dreams, trials and tribulations

An episode from the series COAL

Synopsis

At the beginning of the 19th century, coal became the fuel of choice and in a short time turned once poor agricultural countries, such as Germany, England and France, into rich and powerful industrial nations.

The story of bituminous coal is also one of courageous men, visionaries, and of secrets.

This two-part film follows the trail of these people and how they changed our world. How did the miners live? What dangers did they face? What is hidden behind the disastrous mining accidents?