As part of the CCGES Film Series, we are pleased to present a free screening of director Hans Weingartner’s highly acclaimed film, “The Edukators”. This German–Austrian co-production is a humorous and thought- provoking work which tells the story of Jan and Peter, two young Germans in their mid twenties with disdain for the inequalities they see in the society surrounding them. Impatient with demonstrating and distributing leaflets, they turn instead to direct action, breaking into the empty homes of Berlin’s rich to teach them a lesson. The pair steal nothing, but leave behind creative chaos including scribbled slogans such as “the days of plenty are numbered”. When Peter’s girlfriend Jule joins the group for one of their expeditions, however, the group unexpectedly encounters a homeowner and find themselves forced to consider the relationship between their beliefs and actions.

Professors Susan Ingram and Christina Kraenzle will introduce this film and facilitate a discussion after the screening.

This film will be screened in German with English subtitles and is followed by a discussion.

Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Accolade East Screening Room, ACE 004