Rosa Luxemburg
Synopsis
Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.
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Barbara Sukowa
Rosa Luxemburg
Daniel Olbrychski
Leo Jogiches
Otto Sander
Karl Liebknecht
Hannes Jaenicke
Kostja Zetkin
Karin Baal
Mathilde Jacob
Winfried Glatzeder
Paul Levi
Charles Regnier
Jean Jaurès
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Waldemar Pabst
Charles Brauer
Gefängnisdirektor, Breslau
Adelheid Arndt
Luise Kautsky
Jürgen Holtz
Karl Kautsky
Doris Schade
Clara Zetkin
Jan Biczycki
August Bebel
Regina Lemnitz
Gertrud
Barbara Lass
Rosas Mutter
Dagna Drozdek
Rosa - 6 Jahre
Henryk Baranowski
Josef - Rosas Bruder
Patrizia Lazreg
Josefs Tochter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Nicolas Economou
- Original Title
- Rosa Luxemburg
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Bärenfilm, Filmové studio Barrandov, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ARD, Neue Bioskop Film, Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta
Nicolas Economou
Franz Rath
Dagmar Hirtz, Galip Iyitanir
Eberhard Junkersdorf, Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Franz Rath
Director of Photography
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Galip Iyitanir
Editor
Monika Hasse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosa Luxemburg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rosa Luxemburg about?
Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.
Who directed Rosa Luxemburg?
Rosa Luxemburg was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in Rosa Luxemburg?
The principal cast of Rosa Luxemburg includes Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski, Otto Sander, Hannes Jaenicke, Karin Baal.
When was Rosa Luxemburg released and how long is it?
Rosa Luxemburg was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Rosa Luxemburg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rosa Luxemburg was composed by Nicolas Economou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rosa Luxemburg?
Rosa Luxemburg holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).