Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

116 minutes
2013
Germany / France Adventure / Drama / Historic

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. A cold, steely, blood-soaked medieval epic featuring a commanding central performance from Mads Mikkelsen. Michael Kohlhaas is a gripping tale of revenge, righteousness and rebellion.

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2013
Germany / France Adventure / Drama / Historic

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. A cold, steely, blood-soaked medieval epic featuring a commanding central performance from Mads Mikkelsen. Michael Kohlhaas is a gripping tale of revenge, righteousness and rebellion.

Creators

des Palliéres Arnaud

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen, Bruno Ganz, David Kross, Delphine Chuillot, Mélusine Mayance

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