The Children of the Commune (2009)

In the commune of the Viennese action-ism-artist Otto Muehl the children should remain 'unspoilt from the nuclear family', in order to be brought up to a completely new human being. Setting out as a free collective in the early 70ies, soon the social experiment emerged as a totalitarian system, which, 20 years later, ended in a dramatic failure. Through the eyes of these children, the film looks back at the community and examines what has become of the children of this utopia.

Director: Juliane Grossheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cinematography: Sandra Merseburger
Production: unafilm
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of the Commune about?
In the commune of the Viennese action-ism-artist Otto Muehl the children should remain 'unspoilt from the nuclear family', in order to be brought up to a completely new human being. Setting out as a free collective in the early 70ies, soon the social experiment emerged as a totalitarian system, which, 20 years later, ended in a dramatic failure. Through the eyes of these children, the film looks back at the community and examines what has become of the children of this utopia.
Who directed The Children of the Commune?
The Children of the Commune was directed by Juliane Grossheim.
Who stars in The Children of the Commune?
The Children of the Commune stars Nina Schlothauer, Nico Aimar, Otto Muehl, Patricia Dubois, Attila Muehl, Andy Simanowitz.
How long is The Children of the Commune?
The Children of the Commune has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Children of the Commune?
The Children of the Commune is a Documentary film.
Where was The Children of the Commune produced?
The Children of the Commune was produced in Germany.