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Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class

1954·Movie
2h 4min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
IMDb6.3

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

This film is the first of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. In early November 1918, Ernst Thälmann is an unwilling soldier serving on the western front. As the revolutionary movement at home is threatened by the betrayal of the Social Democrats and fissures in the working class, Thälmann calls on his fellow soldiers to put down their weapons and unite with the workers in the communist struggle at home. Thälmann’s qualms about which side he is fighting on continue, but when the local police attempt to prevent a shipment of provisions and supplies from reaching the people in Petrograd, he intervenes and the ship is unloaded. With this moment of clarity, Thälmann continues to follow his political convictions and joins the workers at the Hamburg uprising in October 1923.
East German CinemaBiopicCommunist HistoryPolitical DramaWorking Class HeroHistorical EpicSocial JusticeRevolutionIdeology

Crew

Directed by:
Kurt Maetzig
Written by:
Michael Tschesno-Hell, Willi Bredel
Composed by:
Wilhelm Neef

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Is Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class worth watching?

60
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What is Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class?

2 h 4 min

Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class in?

GermanRussian

It was made in German, with some Russian. Produced in XG.

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