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  read more... ) are numbered." Complications follow when vulnerable Jule ends up falling for both young men. An operation gone wrong and what was never intended to be a kidnapping brings the three young idealists face-to-face with the values of the generation in power.

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R, 2 hrs. 4 min.

Directed by: Hans Weingartner

Release Date: February 12, 2005

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DVD Release Date: November 15, 2005

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  • September 30, 2009
    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.
  • 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
  • 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.

    With just a small cast, this was entertain...( read more)ing throughout and will no doubt be the first of many watches for me.
  • 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.
  • 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)pitalist, conservative and fat fucks will always be one worth fighting!

    "Every heart is a revolutionary cell..."
  • November 22, 2009
    Motivating , inspiring and rebellious, i love it!
  • September 29, 2009
    average, not worth seeking out
  • 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.
  • August 16, 2009
    Bla bla, same revolutionary/rebel/even society/anti-capitalism bullshit. A bunch of "heroic" middle class teenagers.
  • 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!

Critic Reviews


October 7, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Plays out like an ambivalent political tract, full of dissatisfaction but no conclusions. full review

August 5, 2005
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

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

July 25, 2005
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker

Weingartner's movie is never quite as keen-edged as it hopes or needs to be. full review

July 22, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

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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