The Young Karl Marx (2019)
Directed by Raoul Peck
Genres - Drama, Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Historical Epic, Inspirational Drama |
Release Date - Feb 23, 2018 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 118 min. |
Countries - Belgium, Germany, France |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jack Rodgers
This biopic chronicles the early days of philosopher and socialist thinker Karl Marx (August Diehl), depicting his close friendship with Friedrich Engels (Stefan Konarske) in 1840s Europe. The two men rigorously debate the socioeconomic impact of the Industrial Revolution, which eventually leads them to co-author the Communist Manifesto. Directed by Raoul Peck.
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industry, movement [social change], philosopher, revolution, working-class, writer
