Documentary backdrop image for Marx Family (1988)

Documentary backdrop image for Marx Family (1988)

19886 minGdocumentary

Marx Family

19886 minGdocumentary

Karl Marx’s family and their living conditions in London during the 19th century are depicted in this short portrait.

Genres

Director

Helke Misselwitz

Synopsis

Karl Marx’s family and their living conditions in London during the 19th century are depicted in this short portrait.

People

Helke Misselwitz

Helke Misselwitzdirector

Helke Misselwitz

Helke Misselwitzwriter

Synopsis

A moving short portrait of Karl Marx’s family and their living conditions during their time in London.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Two American Families: 1991-2024 (2024)

Two American Families: 1991-2024

2024•1h53m•★8.0TMDB

The lives of two Milwaukee families, one Black and one white, illustrate the persistent economic struggles and resilience faced by many Americans over three decades.

Two American Families: 1991-2024

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

Capitalism: A Love Story

2009•2h8m•★7.1TMDB

Michael Moore critiques corporate power and the banking system, focusing on the struggles faced by American workers and families in an industrial society.

Capitalism: A Love Story

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings (2026)

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings

Karl Marx's radical ideas and complex legacy are examined through rare documents and forgotten writings, highlighting his influence on global revolutions and economic thought.

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings

1958: Life of a London Family (2025)

1958: Life of a London Family

The Gladden family, a close-knit group of four sisters and their husbands living in Bethnal Green, showcases daily life in 1958 London with warmth and humor.

1958: Life of a London Family

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums (2025)

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums

Victorian London slums reveal a stark contrast between rapid industrial progress and the brutal living conditions faced by millions in disease-ridden poverty.

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums

USSR Memories - Daily life of a Russian family in the Soviet Union (2017)

USSR Memories - Daily life of a Russian family in the Soviet Union

Nicholas Kazakov, a 92-year-old lifelong communist, reflects on the decline of the Soviet system during a family dinner on the 73rd anniversary of the October Revolution.

USSR Memories - Daily life of a Russian family in the Soviet Union

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet (2023)

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet

Nine families in the UK struggle to make ends meet despite working, with one family living in tents after losing a full-time job.

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet

1965: A Flatshare in London (2025)

1965: A Flatshare in London

A group of London housemates seeks a new flatmate to replace their departing friend, highlighting the challenges and dynamics of shared living in the 1960s.

1965: A Flatshare in London

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class (2024)

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class

Nine families in the UK struggle to make ends meet, with a third of workers having less than £100 in savings despite being employed.

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class

Living On The Edge: Britain’s Cost-of-Living Struggle (2025)

Living On The Edge: Britain’s Cost-of-Living Struggle

Nine families across the UK navigate the challenges of financial instability as they strive to understand what it means to be "just about managing" in today's economy.

Living On The Edge: Britain’s Cost-of-Living Struggle

Explore Marx Family

Where else to watch

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)

Capitalism: A Love Story

2009•2h8m•★7.1TMDB

Michael Moore critiques corporate power and the banking system, focusing on the struggles faced by American workers and families in an industrial society.

Capitalism: A Love Story

No digital watch option in your country

Marx Can Wait (2021)

Marx Can Wait

2021•1h36m•★7.3TMDB

Marco Bellocchio reflects on the lasting effects of his twin brother Camillo's 1968 suicide on their family amid Italy's social changes.

Karl Marx City (2017)

Karl Marx City

2017•1h29m•★6.8TMDB

After her father’s suicide in 1999, Petra Epperlein investigates his possible ties to the Stasi in East Germany, revisiting her childhood surroundings.

A Married Couple (1969)

A Married Couple

1969•1h37m•★6.3TMDB

Billy and Antoinette Edwards navigate the complexities of their marriage in 1969 Canada, revealing moments of tenderness and conflict in their daily life.

A Married Couple

The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993)

The Unknown Marx Brothers

1993•2h•★5.7TMDB

Rare archival footage and personal interviews reveal the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the Marx Brothers' careers in a 120-minute tribute to their impact on comedy.

The Unknown Marx Brothers

Browse more like this

Two American Families: 1991-2024 (2024)

Two American Families: 1991-2024

2024•1h53m•★8.0TMDB

The lives of two Milwaukee families, one Black and one white, illustrate the persistent economic struggles and resilience faced by many Americans over three decades.

Two American Families: 1991-2024

No digital watch option in your country

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings (2026)

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings

Karl Marx's radical ideas and complex legacy are examined through rare documents and forgotten writings, highlighting his influence on global revolutions and economic thought.

Inside The Mind Of Karl Marx: Rare Documents And Forgotten Writings

No digital watch option in your country

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums (2025)

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums

Victorian London slums reveal a stark contrast between rapid industrial progress and the brutal living conditions faced by millions in disease-ridden poverty.

The Harsh Reality Of Victorian London Slums

No digital watch option in your country

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet (2023)

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet

Nine families in the UK struggle to make ends meet despite working, with one family living in tents after losing a full-time job.

Workers but Poor: Struggling to make ends meet

No digital watch option in your country

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class (2024)

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class

Nine families in the UK struggle to make ends meet, with a third of workers having less than £100 in savings despite being employed.

How Hard Work makes People Poor - Meet the Working Class

No digital watch option in your country

Hungermarschen (1982)

Hungermarschen

1982•1h39m•★10.0TMDB

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

A Day at Karl Marx's Grave (1983)

A Day at Karl Marx's Grave

1983•30m•★7.5TMDB

More than 20 languages are spoken by visitors at Karl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery, where they share their thoughts on his ideas and influence.

A Day at Karl Marx's Grave

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

1982•1h34m•★9.0TMDB

Ninety-four minutes of interviews and film clips present the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers, one of the most famous comedy teams in history.

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

Karl Marx und seine Erben (2018)

Karl Marx und seine Erben

2018•53m•★7.0TMDB

Over the past century, Marx's theories have influenced numerous political movements, including the 1968 student protests in Western Europe.

Karl Marx und seine Erben

Marx Reloaded (2011)

Marx Reloaded

2011•52m•★6.3TMDB

Over 1 trillion dollars were allocated by the US government to rescue its banking system during the global financial crisis of 2008-09.

The Time of Our Lives (1994)

The Time of Our Lives

1994•50m•★7.0TMDB

A large family gathers in London's East End for a birthday party, sharing hopes and dreams while reflecting on their past and present lives.

The Time of Our Lives

Browse more by Helke Misselwitz

View all films →

35 Photos (1985)

35 Photos

1985

Tango (1985)

Tango

1985

Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman (1989)

Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman

1989

Bulky Trash (1991)

Bulky Trash

1991

Ein Leben (1980)

Ein Leben

1980

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →