"Rosa Luxemburg"
1985
Directed by Margarethe Von Trotta

"An extraordinary movie...A passionate piece of work, a triumph  for its luminous star... Go see this beautiful film." Michael Medved,  Sneak Previews. Rosa Luxemburg's amazing life as a political radical and fiercely independent woman is brought to life in this sweeping biography starring the acclaimed actress Barbara Sukowa. From war and revolution to Luxemburg's tempestuous personal life, including her love affairs and numerous jail sentences, this charismatic figure stayed true to her ideals. "A memorable, moving experience... Rosa Luxemburg captures the inextinguishable spirit of that remarkable woman with verve and imagination." - Judy Stone, San Francisco Chronicle. Starring Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski and Otto Sander. German with English subtitles. Color.  122 minutes.