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Edukators [DVD] [2005] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Daniel Brühl (Actor), Julia Jentsch (Actor), Hans Weingartner (Director) | Format: DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Daniel Brühl, Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg, Burghart Klaußner, Peer Martiny
  • Directors: Hans Weingartner
  • Writers: Hans Weingartner, Katharina Held
  • Producers: Hans Weingartner, Antonin Svoboda, Georg Steinert, Karsten Aurich, Sabine Holtgreve
  • Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: German
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Nov 2005
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302020816
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 221,674 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good film - and not as simple as you might think... 13 July 2006
By Sam
Format:DVD
This is an excellent film about a trio of young 'Edukators' who seek to 'enlighten' the rich in society by invading their homes. The early scenes are really rather disturbing as we watch them arrange furniture and plunder privacy. Then one night everything goes wrong when one of their victims arrive homes early and in their panic, they kidnap him...

But I do feel I must defend this film from some of the criticisms below, which seem not only unfair but a misinterpretation of the film.

One reviewer below (D Sutherland), states that this film is simplistic. The young trio kidnap and question him about society and his past and, in the words of this reviewer 'The rich man barely challenges the young people at all, and accepts much of what he has done is probably wrong.'

This is not the case at all. Remember that this isn't a Hollywood film. The characters are not black and white and they don't all have to be taken at face value. The rich man is an extremely shrewd character. The moment they take him to the mountain top, he carefully observes the trio, looking for weaknesses. He behaves in a jovial and friendly manner, but underneath he is clearly petrified - note the shock on his face when he sees they have a gun. He cunningly searches for any crack he can find, exploiting and manipulating the love triangle.

So to assume that when he goes along with their views that he is simplistically agreeing with them is a naive interpretation of his character. The question that arises, creating a fascinating narrative tension, is whether or not he really does agree with their views and is rethinking his values, or whether he is merely playing them and patronising them. After all, his main aim is to escape. He fears for his life.... Read more ›
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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A middle of the road film 15 Aug 2006
By MLA VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A film of two halves really fails to ignite the radical tension that the always brilliant Daniel Bruhl generates. The first half is a good film, humourous and somewhat insightful but never overtly challenging. The second half breaks down into a study in relationships where the characters motivations are never any particular shade of grey.

There are some strong positives about the film, with excellent performances from the leading cast and the development of a firebrand rhetoric in what is a reasonably well thought out anarchic viewpoint. However, this film is not in the same class as Goodbye Lenin and is not as good as What To Do In Case Of Fire, both of which are superior films in pretty much every way. That doesn't mean that this is a bad film, just that there are some very good films that portray the same sense of anti-establishment hubris that this one attempts.

The concept of The Edukators is a good one, reaching into the disaffected mindset of a disenfranchised pair of rebels and providing them with a reality check. However, the reality check it presents is dealt with in a less then convincing manner and while I will not spoil the ending, I was disappointed by it.
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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars There's more to this film 13 May 2006
By Anthony W. Partridge
Format:DVD
I disagree with the negative reviews about this film. They are short sighted. The film captures nicely, in an even-handed way, many central issues of our modern world. The injustices connected to the rich/poor divide are hard to deny but the wealthy character in the film makes no apologies about the wealth he has earned. The careful viewer will notice the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of the argument and ultimately is left to his/her own judgments. However, what captivated me even more was the way in which the film captures the idealistic - if unfocused - passion of youth and the compromising reality of adulthood. Also, I thought the film was beautifully shot and the sound track moving.

Scratch below the surface and you'll find a gem!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A lesson in good German cinema 29 Sep 2005
By Romilly
Format:DVD
Hans Weingartner has managed to create an extremely engaging film which holds the audience's attention without indulging in any of the gratuitous violence or sex that cinema has become so fond of these days(particularly in films concerning young twenty-somethings).
The Edukators is a film which looks at three people fighting capitalism in their own unique way. In a clever play on the Robin Hood 'rob from the rich' motto, they steal their victim's confidence rather than possessions- by comically rearranging the contents of their houses whilst they're away. A favourite scene of mine is when Jule and Jan are setting up Russian dolls in front of a wide screen TV, like a captive audience- fitting nicely with Jan's frequent comments about people watching television like zombies these days.
Unfortunately the trio's mischievous idealistic plans become more of a nightmare when they are caught red-handed and drastically result to kidnapping.
The latter part of the film, set in Germany's mountainous natural beauty is an aesthetic delight and cleverly contrasts the claustrophobia of the protagonists' situation. Coupled with strong acting, led by Daniel Brühl, this film is an enjoyable watch. And although it looks at issues of political injustice, it does so without seeming too heavy. Like many European films, it is a little slow and times, but I would particularly recommend it to those who have recently enjoyed the other offerings from Germany's blooming cinema like 'Goodbye Lenin.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking
This is an excellent film that was recommended to me by my daughters, both of whom have studied A Level German. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Angelika
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite film
This is one of my favourite films ever! It's one of the most original films I've ever seen! It's thought provoking and suspenseful. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss T. Inglis
5.0 out of 5 stars A cut above the rest
World cinema is not to everyone's taste, and German cinema is not renowned for producing blockbusters. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2010 by Stadtguerilla
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth two hours of anybody's time...
Modern German cinema seems to be doing a good job of bringing out films with heart, a sense of humour and some interesting ideas, and this is one of them. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2010 by I. R. Cragg
3.0 out of 5 stars a film with a message
This film to me seemed to be presenting a message - i.e. that capatilism is wrong and that the people that perpetuate the system are all pigs. O.K. perhaps partly true. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2010 by Mr. Robert Marsland
4.0 out of 5 stars Me Rambling as Usual
The Edukators is a German film about a group of friends fighting The Man. Yeh, smash the system! It's also about friendship and relationships. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Cactus
5.0 out of 5 stars not a "message" film
A Hollywood movie mogul once said if he wanted to send a message he would use Western Union. Films of substance are not, by definition, trying to compete with the telegraph company... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2008 by W. Hamilton
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and patronising
I was deeply disappointed in this film for 2 reasons:

1) I agree totally with the reviewer who felt the film treated it's audience as ignorant and in need of educating -... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Tonkfan
4.0 out of 5 stars Revolution is in the air
Left wing campaigners (and best friends) Peter and Jan go beyond handing out anti-capitalist leaflets to consumers, on a night time they call themselves "The Edukators", break into... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2007 by @GeekZilla9000
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth watching
I bought this film because I had seen Good Bye Lenin with Daniel Brühl and Amazon recommended it to me. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2007 by E. Woodfield
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