
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters
1970, German. Directed by Katja Georgi & Klaus Georgi & Fyodor Khitruk & Vadim Kurchevskiy.
With the young Friedrich Engel’s letters and drawings from the years between 1838 and 1842, a unique cinematic portrait is created. The viewer thus gets to know the young Engels personally, learning about the significant moments of his development from a bourgeois-liberal upbringing to the theoretical partner of Karl Marx.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1970.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1970
- Original title
- Ein junger Mann namens Engels – Ein Porträt in Briefen
- Country
- East Germany, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Katja Georgi, Klaus Georgi, Fyodor Khitruk
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Camp Confidential: America's Secret Nazis
2021 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Gilbert
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

For the Love of Spock
2016 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters: quick answers
Is A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters worth watching?
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters?
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters yet.
Which OTT platform is A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters on?
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1970. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters?
If you liked A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters, try Who Are You, Charlie Brown?, Camp Confidential: America's Secret Nazis, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters?
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters (1970) was directed by Katja Georgi and Klaus Georgi and Fyodor Khitruk and Vadim Kurchevskiy and stars Manfred Wagner, Viktor Tatarsky.