(1986, 123 minutes)
Historical Drama
Director: Margarethe von Trotta
Cast: Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski, Doris Schade
Age rating: 12
Language: German with English Subtitles
Rosa Luxemburg by Margarethe von Trotta is a powerful biographical drama about one of the most significant political figures of the 20th century. The film tells the moving story of the Polish-German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg, who fought with unwavering passion for social justice, equality, and peace. Set against the backdrop of social upheaval in early 20th-century Europe, the film traces Luxemburg’s tireless commitment to the workers’ movement, her courageous opposition to World War I, and her tragic assassination during the Spartacist uprising in 1919.
Margarethe von Trotta paints a compelling portrait of a woman who, despite numerous setbacks and imprisonments, remained true to her convictions. With profound storytelling and historical precision, the film illuminates the complex political and personal dimensions of a visionary whose ideals continue to resonate today.
Trivia/Awards/Nominations
- Best Feature, Best Actress, Film Deutscher Filmpreis in 1986
- Best Actress Cannes Film Festival in 1986
