Good film, well acted and with a great ending! I do however believe that camera men should not be seen! This and other continuity errors made the film a little distracting, but on the whole, good film.
Burghart Klaussner, Claudio Caiolo, Hanns Zischler
Jan, Peter and Jule are united by their passion to change the state of the world. Jan and Peter become "The Edukators," mysterious activists who non-violently warn the local rich their "days of plenty...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 15, 2005
Stats: 1,228 reviews
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September 30, 2009
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April 10, 2009
about the revolutionary spirit that endures in some people and how some see it as a fad until they get older. well made by the germans
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March 1, 2009
A journey through moral dilemmas and political activism, this film has reached an instant high place within my favourite movies list and it subconsciously invites you to question your own morals which pulls you further into the story.
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December 29, 2008
Likeable tale of idealistic youth colliding with aged reality. It drifts a bit towards the end but raises some thought provoking issues.
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January 16, 2008
Sublimely funny, surprisingly warm-hearted little story that will always be relevant, no matter its time or location. Wether it's 40 years ago, today or 40 years from now and regardless of what country and society is concerned, the war between idealistic young people and rich, ca...( read more)
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September 3, 2009
A good German film about a three young activist caught in a love triangle. The acting overall was good and the films themes and ideas were clearly expressed.
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August 16, 2009
Bla bla, same revolutionary/rebel/even society/anti-capitalism bullshit. A bunch of "heroic" middle class teenagers.
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June 23, 2009
storia di tre ragazzi tedeschi che, come tanti altri (non solo tedeschi), vorrebbero scindersi da un mondo che pensano non sia più in grado di riconoscere il vero valore dei soldi... e mi fermo qua perchè se no sconfino in discorsi anarchici!
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There's an evenhanded humanism flowing through 'The Edukators that may strike doctrinaire viewers on either side of the divide as mushy, but it's tough enough for the rest of us to chew on for a long ... full review
Weingartner's movie is never quite as keen-edged as it hopes or needs to be. full review
Three young Berliners frustrated at the iniquities of global capitalism cross the line that separates provocation and protest from serious crime. full review
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