200 years Karl Marx

We are talking about one of the main works of the German philosopher and sociologist Karl Marx, who was born 1818 in the city of Trier in Germany. Satchit Puranik is embodying Marx in the improvisational theatre piece called Karl Marx in Kalbadevi.

Over the past 120 years, Marxist ideas have undergone frequent revivals on the silver screen.

Karl Marx would have celebrated his 200th birthday in 2018. His criticism of capitalism appears even more pertinent today amidst climate crisis, chronical unemployment and global inequality. A reason for Mathias Greffrath to look back and re-read.

Over time, red has shifted from the colour of power to the colour of revolutionaries. In an interview, publicist Gerd Koenen talks about how red came to symbolise communists and socialists.

It's the capitalist game par excellence, in Monopoly whoever has the most streets wins. The most expensive address is Schlossallee. But what is the reality? We visited ten of the 60 or so Schlossalleen in Germany. From the capital to the village.