The Young Schiller
Schiller
Synopsis
The young Friedrich Schiller begins his life as a poet with a dramatic escape. After the sensational success of his first drama "The Robbers", he deserts from the Duke's army. At the Mannheim Court and National Theatre, he initially receives a friendly reception, but his new play "Fiesko" is not well received by the artistic director Dalberg. In the successful actor and author August Wilhelm Iffland, Schiller finds a strong competitor for the position of in-house playwright and vies with him for the love of the same woman. The young poet's situation becomes increasingly precarious; he has no money, suffers from hunger and falls seriously ill. Nevertheless, he works feverishly for recognition and success with no regard for his own health.
Top Cast
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Matthias Schweighöfer
Friedrich Schiller
Teresa Weißbach
Katharina Baumann
Robert Dölle
August Wilhelm Iffland
Jürgen Tarrach
Wolfgang von Dalberg
Christian Näthe
Andreas Streicher
Barbara Auer
Caroline Wiethoeft
Ulrich Noethen
Buchhändler Schwan
Martin Feifel
Beck
Nikolaus Paryla
Tänzer
Catrin Striebeck
Frau Toscani
Florian Stetter
Scharffenstein
Michael Hanemann
Caspar Schiller
Carola Regnier
Kurfürstin
Joachim Bliese
Arzt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Weinhart
- Screenplay & Story
- Hendrik Hölzemann, Martin Weinhart
- Original Score
- Thomas Osterhoff
- Original Title
- Schiller
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Bavaria Film, BR, ARD Degeto, Maran Film, MDR, SWR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Weinhart
Hendrik Hölzemann, Martin Weinhart, Günter Weinhart
Thomas Osterhoff
Klaus Eichhammer
Christian Nauheimer
Michael Hild, Bernd Krause, Wolfgang Krenz, Uschi Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Weinhart
Director
Hendrik Hölzemann
Screenplay
Martin Weinhart
Screenplay
Michael Hild
Producer
Bernd Krause
Producer
Wolfgang Krenz
Producer
Uschi Reich
Producer
Thomas Osterhoff
Original Music Composer
Klaus Eichhammer
Director of Photography
Christian Nauheimer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Schiller
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What is The Young Schiller about?
The young Friedrich Schiller begins his life as a poet with a dramatic escape. After the sensational success of his first drama "The Robbers", he deserts from the Duke's army. At the Mannheim Court and National Theatre, he initially receives a friendly reception, but his new play "Fiesko" is not well received by the artistic director Dalberg. In the successful actor and author August Wilhelm Iffland, Schiller finds a strong competitor for the position of in-house playwright and vies with him for the love of the same woman. The young poet's situation becomes increasingly precarious; he has no money, suffers from hunger and falls seriously ill. Nevertheless, he works feverishly for recognition and success with no regard for his own health.
Who directed The Young Schiller?
The Young Schiller was directed by Martin Weinhart.
Who stars in The Young Schiller?
The principal cast of The Young Schiller includes Matthias Schweighöfer, Teresa Weißbach, Robert Dölle, Jürgen Tarrach, Christian Näthe.
When was The Young Schiller released and how long is it?
The Young Schiller was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Schiller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Schiller was composed by Thomas Osterhoff.