Michael Kohlhaas

Aug 14 2013 Unrated 2h 2m
Drama, History

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

Plot

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, he raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

Written by

Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud des Pallières, Heinrich von Kleist

Directed by

Arnaud des Pallières

Production Countries

Germany, France

Production Companies

Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM), FFA, ARTE, ZDF, ARTE France Cinéma, Hérodiade, LOOKS, Les Films d'ici, Canal+, K'Ien Productions, CNC, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Cinémage 6, Ciné+, Polyband, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Région Languedoc-Roussillon, PROCIREP

Languages

Deutsch, Français

Awards

4 wins & 7 nominations

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# of Votes
9,776
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA