The Young Karl Marx
Originally released in 2017. The Young Karl Marx is a history/drama film. directed by Raoul Peck.
Starring August Diehl, Stefan Konarske, and Vicky Krieps
Synopsis
26 year-old Karl Marx embarks with his wife, Jenny, on the road to exile. In 1844 in Paris, he meets Friedrich Engels, an industrialist’s son, who has been investigating the sordid birth of the British working class. Engels, the dandy, provides the last piece of the puzzle to the young Karl Marx’s new vision of the world. Together, between censorship and the police’s repression, riots and political upheavals, they will lead the labor movement during its development into a modern era.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (321 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
August Diehl
as Karl Marx
Stefan Konarske
as Friedrich Engels
Vicky Krieps
as Jenny von Westphalen
Olivier Gourmet
as Pierre Proudhon
Hannah Steele
as Mary Burns
Rolf Kanies
as Moses Hess
Niels-Bruno Schmidt
as Karl Grün
Alexander Scheer
as Wilhelm Weitling
Marie Meinzenbach
as Lenchen
Hans-Uwe Bauer
as Arnold Ruge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Rohfilm
- Velvet Film
- Artémis Productions
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Young Karl Marx about?
26 year-old Karl Marx embarks with his wife, Jenny, on the road to exile. In 1844 in Paris, he meets Friedrich Engels, an industrialist’s son, who has been investigating the sordid birth of the B...
Who directed The Young Karl Marx?
The Young Karl Marx was directed by Raoul Peck.
How long is The Young Karl Marx?
The Young Karl Marx has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Young Karl Marx released?
The Young Karl Marx was released on March 2, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Young Karl Marx?
The main cast of The Young Karl Marx includes August Diehl, Stefan Konarske, Vicky Krieps, Olivier Gourmet, Hannah Steele.
Is The Young Karl Marx worth watching?
The Young Karl Marx has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 321 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.