description Michael Kohlhaas Overview
The 2013 film, Age of Uprising, adapts Heinrich von Kleist’s novella about Hans Kohlhase. Directed by Arnaud des Pallières, it portrays a legal battle undertaken by Michael Kohlhaas against corrupt officials. The film received consideration for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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info Michael Kohlhaas Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2013 |
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What is the 2013 film Michael Kohlhaas also called?
The film is commonly released in English as Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas. It is a 2013 historical drama directed by Arnaud des Pallières.
What real literary work inspired Michael Kohlhaas?
The story adapts Heinrich von Kleist's novella about the historical figure Hans Kohlhase. The film changes the setting and presentation while keeping the central conflict over justice and corrupt authority.
Who plays Michael Kohlhaas?
Mads Mikkelsen plays the title character, a horse merchant who turns against the authorities after a legal injustice. His campaign begins as an attempt to obtain lawful redress.
Was Michael Kohlhaas shown at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Its festival presentation helped place the historical drama in an international art-house context.
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