"A Night Without Money Worries": Three Women Fight for Financial Independence" - New ZDF Documentary Exposes Women’s Financial Struggles in Germany
A new ZDF documentary, titled 37°: Broke, Dependent, Left Behind—Women and Finance, sheds light on the financial hardships faced by three German women. The documentary follows their daily struggles with poverty, welfare, and reliance on others. It airs on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:15 PM.
The documentary centers on Melanie, a single mother raising an autistic son. With no stable income, she depends on Germany’s basic welfare benefits (Bürgergeld) to cover essentials. Every month, she faces tough choices between bills, food, and her child’s needs.
Gisela, a pensioner, also battles financial strain. Her small retirement pension forces her to rely on state assistance. Adding to her burden are high veterinary costs for her cats, leaving little for other expenses. Carolin, a student and new mother, finds herself in a different but equally difficult situation. Without her own income, she depends entirely on her husband’s earnings to support their young family. The documentary explores how this dependence shapes her daily life and future prospects.
The film highlights the economic pressures on women from different walks of life. Melanie, Gisela, and Carolin each navigate financial instability in their own way. Viewers can watch their stories on ZDF this Tuesday at 10:15 PM.
