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[4][5] Similarly, Brühl commented that "there are different things you can take out of it" as the film also deals with generational conflict and stories of love and friendship. [7] Hardenberg's "psycho-sexual powerplay" against the main characters while in the Alps stands for what Weingartner considers "a betrayal of European Left by hippie-era survivors including Joschka Fischer, Gerhard Schroder—and Tony Blair. He can tell that when she falls in love with Jan, their love is a wonderful thing, coloured by a joint rebellion – a shared rejection of social constraint. [54] In 2018, British Film Institute named it one of the ten "great German films of the 21st century". The Edukators movie cast and actor biographies. 1. Top Billed Cast. Thousand Words Productions. Hans Weingartner. Jan and Peter become notorious as "The Edukators". [29][57][58] In 2009, a statue stolen from Bernard Madoff was returned with a note ("Bernie the Swindler, Lesson: Return stolen property to rightful owners") signed by "The Educators". As the story progresses, political ideology and the characters' relationships become the main issues. It did, however, receive criticism mainly for its political statements and also for its long running time. The Edukators - Die Fetten Jahre Sind Vorbei (W... Watch online Download Subtitles Searcher: 1CD 03/10/2008: 219x tmp: 0.0: 0: 7.5: The Edukators … It's important to put an end to anxiety, to stop worrying about safety and security. Advertisement. rich. Cast. [5] It describes the last 10 years of his life, an attempt to find a political movement satisfying his ideals. "[14] He also tried to explore in the film the fact that, in his opinion, "Today, we live in a society in which revolution is on sale. Buy SD $19.99. [55][56], In 2006 a group of left-wing activists calling itself "Hamburg for Free" dressed as superheroes, robbing food from upper-class stores to distribute to the underclass. "[2], The authenticity of the love triangle was "very important" to Weingartner, who was once part of such a relationship. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. A co-production between Germany and Austria, it stars Daniel Brühl, Stipe Erceg, and Julia Jentsch as three young, anti-capitalist Berlin activists involved in a love triangle. Jan and Peter become The Edukators, mysterious perpetrators who non-violently warn the local rich that their days of plenty are numbered. Weingartner wanted a technically simple film focused on the actors. After she finds it, Hardenberg walks in the door and struggles with Jule when he recognises her. Starring. "[36] According to Sean Axmaker of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, it was "a rare film that gets smarter as it goes along ... inject[ing] a satisfying dash of pragmatism every time it seems ready to slip into either unearned idealism or cynical fatalism. "[40] Los Angeles Times critic Carina Chocano described it as a "sweet, funny and gripping romantic adventure,"[41] and "The only accurate, ironic and poignant depiction of what it's like to be young and socially committed in the WTO era". The Edukators (German: Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei)[a] is a 2004 crime drama film directed by Austrian director Hans Weingartner. Sign up for a FANALERT® to find out when tickets are available in your area. As they prepare to leave, Hardenberg gives Jule a letter forgiving her debt and promising not to involve the police. Jan. J. Julia Jentsch. ... Katharina Held. The Edukators is not only silly, but also very boring. "[38], A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote that despite "its shortcomings" on political subjects, it "succeeds brilliantly in telling the story of a man who falls in love with his best buddy's girlfriend and doesn't know what to do about it. Peer Martiny. "[49] Jonathan Romney of The Independent said that Weingartner "presents his indictment of the System in crudely stacked terms that make The Edukators very much a teen movie rather than a plausible political statement. [28] Since its release The Edukators has become a cult film. [32] News publisher The Local and DE magazine Deutschland also included the film among the best ten films of Germany in 2018 and 2019 articles. No cast available. Peter's girlfriend Jule (Julia Jentsch) works as a waitress at an upscale restaurant and she is financially indebted to a rich executive due to a car accident. As she wanders around outside Jule accidentally sets off the house's floodlights, and they quickly leave. Edukators available in DVD. Jan and Peter "[33] Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating from 100 top reviews by mainstream critics, calculated a score of 68 based on 28 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [2] The actor felt "attached" to Jan, admiring his "courage to want to change the way things are going, to act to defend his beliefs",[4] but thought it was "very utopian and naive, that they take so much risk to break into some rich man's house to move things around. They are united by their passion to change the state of the world. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Rent SD $3.99. The Edukators FILM SYNOPSIS The Edukators is a film about three young Germans who are struggling to make the rest of the world understand their revolutionary beliefs. [20] Of the German Cinema New Talent Awards at the 2004 Munich Film Festival, Weingartner was Best Director, Erceg Best Actor, and writers Weingartner and Held received a jury award. When Peter decides to go to Barcelona on vacation, he asks Jan to look after Jule and help her paint her new apartment. "[3] Tim Appelo of Seattle Weekly praised "the marvelous acting, the sensitive, utterly realistic treatment of the young-love triangle," adding: "The Edukators is educational—not intellectually, but emotionally. Overview. "[9] Nonetheless, Weingartner was "not calling for revolution with this film. The friends, calling themselves "the Edukators",[b] invade upper-class houses, rearrange the furniture, and leave notes identifying themselves. The Edukators on DVD November 15, 2005 starring Daniel Brühl, Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg, Burghart Klaußner. In the Berlin apartment, the police find a note: "Manche Menschen ändern sich nie" ("some people never change"). Stipe Erceg as Peter. when you buy 1 participating bag of Twizzlers candy. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. "[7], The director opted for nonviolence because violence "only makes the system stronger", citing the Baader-Meinhof gang which "practically killed the Left movement in Germany ... because they gave the police an excuse to really arm up and create a more totalitarian system. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Daniel Brühl - Jan Julia Jentsch - Jule Stipe Erceg - Peter Burghart Klaußner - Hardenberg [23] It was the Best Film and Jentsch the Best Actress at the 2005 German Film Critics Association Awards. Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® to find out when tickets are available in your area. [7], Even if the subject of the film is political, it deals with "lots of themes," and "the theme of revolution, of rebellion," and of "how a person can change the course of his life" are the main ones. "[39] Washington Post critic Stephen Hunter praised the film's realism: "The whole thing feels messy, painful, funny and believable, just like that hideous circus known as real life. This page was last edited on 12 April 2021, at 20:14. Cast Daniel Brühl Julia Jentsch Stipe Erceg Burghart Klaußner Peer Martiny Petra Zieser Laura Schmidt Sebastian Butz Oliver Bröcker Hanns Zischler Claudio Caiolo Bernhard Bettermann Director ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy The Edukators directed by Hans Weingartner for £7.99. Jule wakes up when she hears a knock, and the police force their way into the almost-empty flat. 2 hr 4 min. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. ', Weingartner commented that the film is "about economic revolution, about poor vs. Justus Hardenberg. It is too earnest, too naive, too Teutonic and sincere. Not knowing what to do, they call Peter and he comes to their aid. Production Company. When Peter returns the next day, Jan and Jule do not tell him about their activities the night before. First shown at the Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2004 and released in its home countries later that year, The Edukators was praised by critics and audiences. "[2] Instead, Weingartner gave his characters "poetic resistance. It was much more important to me to emphasize how important it is to be critical and to question the status quo". … (Brühl, always a winning presence, falls in love like his generation invented that concept, too.) The Orlando Sentinel's Roger Moore called The Edukators "a surprisingly generic German 'Stockholm syndrome' romantic triangle thriller," adding: "It ends interestingly, but it would've ended better, and played better, had it been half an hour shorter. The emblems of the somewhat darker past in Petzold’s film … The Edukators and Christian Petzold’s Die innere Sicherheit/The State I Am In (2000) both use nostalgia to engage with the theme of terrorism, albeit approaching the subject in different ways. In the German version of the film, the three call themselves the. Apparently in Barcelona, Jule opens the door to a hotel maid who wishes to clean their room. With their own unique way of fighting against the bourgeoisie state, Jan and Peter break into the homes of the holidaying rich, and rearrange their furniture to make them feel paranoid and uncomfortable in their own homes. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing The Edukators near you. [61] The idea came from Pablo Sanábio, who stars in the play as Peter. Reckless choices result in danger. [57] The media considered the crimes inspired by the film, and some protesters had T-shirts and banners reading "Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei" (The Edukators' original title). ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy The Edukators directed by Hans Weingartner for £7.99. "[8] Most of the film was shot in Berlin,[12][13] except for scenes in the Austrian Alps. Daniel Brühl as Jan. Julia Jentsch as Jule. [17] Cinematographers Daniela Knapp and Matthias Schellenberg were nominated for the 2004 Camerimage. [26], The Edukators debuted in German theaters on 25 November 2004, and the following day in Austria. 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Check out the latest photos and bios of the cast and filmmakers of The Edukators. "[4] For example, in the film Jan comments that revolutionary icon Che Guevara now appears on T-shirts. Jule is a waitress struggling to pay off a €100,000 debt she incurred a year ago when she crashed into a Mercedes-Benz S-Class belonging to a wealthy businessman named Hardenberg (Burghart Klaußner). Where to Watch Trailers Full Cast & Crew Buy DVD. Jule. Release … Cast + Crew; Friday, July 22, 2005; R, 2 hr 4 min Drama; Tell us where you are Looking for movie tickets? [2] Although the actors were uncertain at first that Peter could forgive Jan and Jule's betrayal, Weingartner uses the situation to explore his concept of friendship: "Friendship means more to him than bourgeois moral values. But whenever it delves into politics, it drags unforgivably. The Edukators (2004) R 11/25/2004 (US) Drama, Comedy 2h 7m User Score. [d], According to Weingartner, The Edukators was influenced by his past as a political activist: "There's some of me in the film". "[8] The most difficult role to cast was Jule; Weingartner searched for eight months, and when he found Jentsch she was committed to another film. The Edukators premiered on 17 May at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 10-minute standing ovation. The Edukators. [22] At the 2005 German Film Awards The Edukators shared the Best Feature Film Silver Award with Sophie Scholl – The Final Days, Klaußner was Best Supporting Actor and Weingartner was nominated for the Best Director Award. Director — Screenwriter . Daniel Brühl. [61] After being staged in Rio de Janeiro, performances were also held in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Salvador, Brasília, and Belo Horizonte. While Peter is in Barcelona, Jan tells Jule that he and Peter spend their nights "educating" upper-class people by breaking into their houses, moving furniture around and leaving notes saying "die fetten Jahre sind vorbei" ("the days of plenty are over") or "Sie haben zu viel Geld" ("you have too much money"). Based on 76 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, it has an overall approval rating of 70 percent from critics and an average score of 6.49 out of 10. All three principals are sincere but … Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. [25] The film shared the Audience Award for Best Dramatic Feature at the 2005 Miami International Film Festival with The Overture and Red Dust. [9] Weingartner said, "the whole idea of 'Edukating' is playful. Cineuropa. [4] He considers it an autobiographical film, with Brühl playing Weingartner. [27] Box Office Mojo reported gross earnings of $8,152,859 in Argentina, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The title refers to a pair of political pranksters in their mid-twenties, Jan (Daniel Brühl, star of Goodbye, Lenin!) Product Details; Cast & Crew; Product Details. 'What you own,' someone once said, 'One day owns you. Director: Hans Weingartner Cast: Daniel Brühl, Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg | Read Reviews. Hearing them, Jan comes downstairs and knocks Hardenberg unconscious with a flashlight. In Germany and Austria, the film's home countries, it grossed $4,540,541 and $479,678 respectively. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. Jule realises that her mobile phone is gone, and she and Jan leave later that night to look for it in the house. "[8], Although Brühl thought the film "very realistic", he was dissatisfied with his character's authenticity. AKA: Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei. [27] According to the European Audiovisual Observatory, the film was seen by over 1.4 million people in Europe: almost 890,000 in Germany, 71,000 in Austria and 67,000 in Switzerland. Upload subtitles AKA: Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei. After hearing this, Jule convinces the reluctant Jan to break into Hardenberg's home in the affluent Berlin suburb of Zehlendorf while he is away on business. Enter your location to see which "[2], Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal called The Edukators "an uncommonly smart and interesting" film,[35] and the Austin Chronicle's Marc Savlov said the film was a "smart, kicky little gem that owes as much to Guy Debord and the Situationists. movie theaters are playing The Edukators near you. Voisin lead the cast of En roue libre 17 ] cinematographers Daniela Knapp and Matthias Schellenberg were for! 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