have read all the comment before i would just like to reinforce that the film be about innocence and idealism . i do not think the director really be do propaganda for leftist idea or revolution . the leftie character be aptly show a naive and even outright dumb . the capitalist wasn not a monster or inhuman either . i do not think the alternative end explanation for hardenberg be an accomplice make any sense . he obviously remain establishment . the message on the wall be clearly for him . in the end i be sadden that hardenberg do not have some empathy or learn a bit himself . i think he really be once a sds member and a revolutionary himself and though naturally he play it up a bit to save his skin . it also show that life and the system eventually get u all . we end up boring and all about conformity . our youthful rebellion become a comfortable obedience . we just want our paycheck and suburban home . it also sad to read so many commentary about lefty film . the film be so much more than just the politics in it .