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Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World? (1932)

6.819321h 14mDE
Drama

Directed by Slatan Dudow

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 14m

Language

DE

Release

May 14, 1932

Director

Slatan Dudow

Official Trailer

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Overview

Kuhle Wampe takes place in early-1930s Berlin. The film begins with a montage of newspaper headlines describing steadily-rising unemployment figures. This is followed by scenes of a young man looking for work in the city and the family discussing the unpaid back rent. The young man, brother of the p...

Cast

Hertha Thiele

Hertha Thiele

Anni

Ernst Busch

Ernst Busch

Fritz

Max Sablotzki

Max Sablotzki

Vater Bönicke

Lilli Schoenborn

Lilli Schoenborn

Mutter Bönike

Martha Wolter

Martha Wolter

Gerda

Adolf Fischer

Adolf Fischer

Kurt

Gerhard Bienert

Gerhard Bienert

Zeitungsleser

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Arbeitersportler

Anna Müller-Lincke

Anna Müller-Lincke

Sängerin

Helene Weigel

Helene Weigel

Ballad singer (voice)

Hermann Krehan

Hermann Krehan

Hugo Werner-Kahle

Hugo Werner-Kahle

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World? (1932), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Kuhle Wampe takes place in early-1930s Berlin. The film begins with a montage of newspaper headlines describing steadily-rising unemployment figures. This is followed by scenes of a young man looking for work in the city and the family discussing the unpaid back rent. The young man, brother of the protagonist Anni, removes his wristwatch and throws himself from a window out of despair. Shortly thereafter his family is evicted from their apartment. Now homeless, the family moves into a garden colony of sorts with the name “Kuhle Wampe.”

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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