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.”
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World? has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1932. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Hertha Thiele
Anni
Ernst Busch
Fritz
Max Sablotzki
Vater Bönicke
Lilli Schoenborn
Mutter Bönike
Martha Wolter
Gerda
Adolf Fischer
Kurt
Gerhard Bienert
Zeitungsleser
Erwin Geschonneck
Arbeitersportler
Anna Müller-Lincke
Sängerin
Helene Weigel
Ballad singer (voice)
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