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Rosa Luxemburg (1986): Cast

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Rosa Luxemburg is a 1986 historical drama directed by Margarethe von Trotta, starring Barbara Sukowa as Rosa Luxemburg, Dagna Drozdek and Daniel Olbrychski. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.

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Rosa Luxemburg (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rosa Luxemburg About?

The premise of Rosa Luxemburg without spoilers.

A determined Polish socialist and Marxist, Rosa Luxemburg dedicates herself to revolutionary activity across early‑20th‑century Poland and Germany. As she campaigns for her radical ideals, she endures repeated imprisonments while helping to create the Spartacist League, which seeks a new vision for Germany’s future.

Rosa Luxemburg Themes & Keywords

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  • advocacy
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  • accountability
  • feminist advocacy
  • debate
  • inclusive language
  • gender imbalanced
  • empowering girls
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  • feminism in the western world
  • equal pay for equal work
  • equality of the sexes
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  • feminism is the radical notion that women are people
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Cast & crew

Rosa Luxemburg Cast & Characters

Barbara Sukowa leads the cast as Rosa Luxemburg, with Dagna Drozdek as Rosa - 6 Jahre and Daniel Olbrychski as Leo Jogiches. Directed by Margarethe von Trotta; 43 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Margarethe von Trotta

More films directed by Margarethe von Trotta: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert, Forget About Nick, The Misplaced World and I Am the Other Woman.

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Rosa Luxemburg Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Rosa Luxemburgo” and “Die Geduld der Rosa Luxemburg”.

Also known as
  • Rosa Luxemburgo
  • Die Geduld der Rosa Luxemburg
  • Rosa Luxembourg
  • Роза Люксембург
  • Rosa Luxemburgová
  • Rosa L.
  • 로자 룩셈부르그
  • 罗莎·卢森堡
  • Róża Luksemburg

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FAQ

Rosa Luxemburg FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rosa Luxemburg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Rosa Luxemburg released?

Rosa Luxemburg was released on April 10, 1986.

Who directed Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.

More films by Margarethe von Trotta

Who is in the cast of Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg stars Barbara Sukowa as Rosa Luxemburg, Dagna Drozdek as Rosa - 6 Jahre and Daniel Olbrychski as Leo Jogiches, among 43 credited actors.

Does Rosa Luxemburg have a post-credit scene?

No. Rosa Luxemburg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rosa Luxemburg in?

The original language of Rosa Luxemburg is German.

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