Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas ( Michael Kohlhaas )

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Michael Kohlhaas
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
117 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2013 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Arnaud des Pallières

Written By:
Arnaud des Pallières
Heinrich von Kleist

Actors:
Mads Mikkelsen ..... Michael Kohlhaas
Mélusine Mayance ..... Lisbeth
Delphine Chuillot ..... Judith
David Kross ..... The Preacher
Bruno Ganz ..... The Governor
Denis Lavant ..... The Theologist
Roxane Duran ..... The Princess
Paul Bartel ..... Jérémie
David Bennent ..... César
Swann Arlaud ..... The Baron
Sergi Lopez ..... The Armless
Amira Casar ..... The Abbess
Jacques Nolot ..... The Lawyer
Christian Chaussex ..... The Manager
Nicolas Capelle

Synopsis:

An epic drama set in 16th century France against a backdrop of feudalism in decline, AGE OF UPRISING: THE LEGEND MICHAEL KOHLHAAS stars Mads Mikkelsen (A ROYAL AFFAIR, VALHALLA RISING, Hannibal) as a well-to-do horse merchant who resorts to fanatical and violent extremes to obtain justice after a nobleman openly and illegally humiliates him by stealing two of his horses. Adapted from Heinrich von Kleist's novella, a classic of German Romanticism, MICHAEL KOHLHAAS was previously adapted for film in 1969 by Volker Schlöndorff and served as the inspiration for E.L. Doctorow's Ragtime.

During the 16th-century horse dealer Michael Kohlhaas has just purchased new horses and intends to bring them home. But when he has to pass a border, a part of his property is taken away from him on behest of a greedy local nobleman. When his legal protest proves futile, the situation escalates and Koolhaas turns into a lawless desperado.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 April, 2014.