Verwandte und Bekannte
Storyline & Plot Summary
Using the example of three generations of a Hamburg working class family, the rise of the working class from the founding of the Wilhelmin Empire to the First World War, over the time of the Weimar Republic and National Socialism to the destruction of the Third Reich.
Production Details
Cast
Gerhard Bienert
Johann Hardekopf
Ursula Braun
Pauline Hardekopf
Christian Balhaus
Ludwig Hardekopf
Roland Knappe
Carl Brenten
Gudrun Wendler
Frieda Brenten
Herbert Köfer
Gustav Stürck
Christel Peters
Frau Rüscher
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
August Bebel
Renate Blume
Cecilie
Frank Michelis
Tabakarbeiter
Alexander Papendiek
Hinrich Wilmers
Ilse Bastubbe
Georg Leopold
Siegfried Weiß
Hans Teuscher
Angela Brunner
Helmut Schreiber
Helmut Schellhardt
Fritz Links
Kaspar Eichel
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.