Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World?

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.”

Director: Slatan Dudow
Cast: Hertha Thiele , Ernst Busch , Max Sablotzki , Lilli Schoenborn , Martha Wolter , Adolf Fischer , Gerhard Bienert , Erwin Geschonneck , Anna Müller-Lincke , Helene Weigel

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1932-05-14

Rating: 6.9

Runtime: 74minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Praesens-Film , Prometheus-Film-Verleih

Reviews:

  • Silas Butler
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Noa Ford
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Rylan Garcia
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Yaretzi Quintana
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Rene Navarro
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5