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198299 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Hungermarschen

198299 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two families in 1917 and 1982 struggle to make ends meet, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by workers across generations.

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Maj Wechselmann

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Two families in 1917 and 1982 struggle to make ends meet, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by workers across generations.

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Maj Wechselmann

Maj Wechselmanndirector

Maj Wechselmann

Maj Wechselmannwriter

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Scenes of workers in 1917 depict their struggles with daily life. Footage from 1982 shows a similar pattern for families facing financial challenges. Director Maj Wechselmann presents the experiences of these workers across both years, revealing the ongoing difficulties in making ends meet. The film spans 99 minutes, contrasting historical and contemporary issues related to labor and economic hardship.

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