Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class

Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Germany, the film portrays Thälmann's struggle as an unwilling soldier on the western front. Faced with the challenges of a divided working class and the betrayal by Social Democrats, Thälmann urges his comrades to cease fighting and join the communist movement at home.

The narrative follows Thälmann's journey towards political awakening as he intervenes in a local conflict to support the shipment of supplies to Petrograd. This pivotal moment solidifies his commitment to the communist cause, leading him to participate in the Hamburg uprising of 1923. The film captures the complexities of Thälmann's character and the historical context in which he operated, making it a significant piece in the Ernst Thälmann Collection.

Collectors interested in historical and political narratives will find this film important for its portrayal of key socialist themes and its representation of the working-class struggle during a turbulent era in German history.