Film Screening: "Der jung Karl Marx/The Young Karl Marx" (GER 599/325)

When
7:30 p.m., Nov. 1, 2018

Der junge Karl Marx / The Young Karl Marx (Raoul Peck, 2017)
This biopic and historical drama traces the real story of the Father of Communism, Karl Marx (August Diehl). The film follows the exile of 26 year old Marx and his wife, Jenny von Westphalen-Marx (Vicky Krieps) in 1844 Paris. Their chance meeting with Friedrich Engels (Stefan Konarske) pushes them to investigate the harsh living conditions of the British working class and the inequalities of the Industrial Revolution. They embark on a struggle under censorship and police repression to fight for workers’ rights and a vision of a new world. 118 min.

Admission is free. Shown with English subtitles. 

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