Michael Kohlhaas (2013)
Directed by Arnaud des Pallières

Drama / History

Film Synopsis

In the 16th century, Michael Kohlhaas leads a prosperous and happy life as a horse trader in the Cevennes mountains in southern France.  When a nobleman metes out a cruel injustice to him, this pious and decent man raises an army, ready to plunge the region into bloody conflict so that he can reclaim what is rightfully his...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Arnaud des Pallières
  • Script: Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud des Pallières, Heinrich von Kleist (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Adrien Debackere, Jeanne Lapoirie
  • Music: Martin Wheeler, The Witches
  • Cast: 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 López (The Armless), Amira Casar (The Abbess), Jacques Nolot (The Lawyer), Christian Chaussex (The Manager), Richard & Nicolas Capelle (The Twins), Guillaume Delaunay (The Giant), Jean-Louis Coulloc'h (The Neighbor), Laurent Delbecque (The Guard)
  • Country: France / Germany
  • Language: French / German
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 122 min

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