A German Youth (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2015, A German Youth is a documentary film directed by Jean-Gabriel Périot, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the 1960s the post-war generation began to revolt against their parents. This was a generation disillusioned by anti-communist capitalism and a state apparatus in which they believed they saw fascist tendencies. This generation included journalist Ulrike Meinhof, lawyer Horst Mahler, filmmaker Holger Meins as well as students Gudrun Ensslin and Andreas Baader.
Who’s in it. A German Youth stars Harun Farocki as (archive material), Philip W. Sauber as (archive material), Holger Meins as (archive material) and Helke Sander as (archive material), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A German Youth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A German Youth page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A German Youth (2015)?
- In US, A German Youth is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A German Youth worth watching?
- A German Youth holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A German Youth?
- A German Youth stars Harun Farocki, Philip W. Sauber, Holger Meins, Helke Sander and Jean-Luc Godard.
- When was A German Youth released?
- A German Youth was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
