Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
Soldier Ignaz Wolz returns from WWI with an immeasurable hatred of capitalist war profiteers. He decides to start his own revolution, but tries to stay away from the organized class struggle. He steals from the rich men and divides the wealth among the poor. One day, Wolz is arrested and sentenced to life in prison; seven years later he is released due to mass protests. More than ever, it is hard for him to fit in. He severs ties with his former companions, who reject his ideas, and leaves Germany.
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Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
Soldier Ignaz Wolz returns from WWI with an immeasurable hatred of capitalist war profiteers. He decides to start his own revolution, but tries to stay away from the organized class struggle. He steals from the rich men and divides the wealth among the poor. One day, Wolz is arrested and sentenced to life in prison; seven years later he is released due to mass protests. More than ever, it is hard for him to fit in. He severs ties with his former companions, who reject his ideas, and leaves Germany.
Orignal Title
Wolz – Leben und Verklärung eines deutschen Anarchisten
Orignal Language
de
Duration
110 minutes
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Release Data
1973-11-25
Production Companies
DEFA, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Berlin''
