 The short story started being thematized in German schools in the 1950s because it realistically shows the social truth of the post-war era and also could be seen as a symbolization of timeless values.In 2008, the short story was adapted, entitled "The Bread", by Yasin Demirel, a German-Turkish director.The film had its world premier in 2009 at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films.