Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
Michael Kohlhaas
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-20
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Mads Mikkelsen
Michael Kohlhaas
Mélusine Mayance
Lisbeth
Delphine Chuillot
Judith
Bruno Ganz
The Governor
Denis Lavant
The Theologist
David Kross
The Preacher
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
Jean-Louis Coulloc'h
The Neighbor
Laurent Delbecque
The Guard
Guillaume Delaunay
The Giant
Richard Capelle
Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Screenplay & Story
- Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud des Pallières
- Original Score
- Martin Wheeler
- Original Title
- Michael Kohlhaas
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Occitan
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici, LOOKSfilm, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF/Arte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Hérodiade, K'Ien Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud des Pallières
Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud des Pallières, Heinrich von Kleist
Martin Wheeler
Jeanne Lapoirie
Arnaud des Pallières, Sandie Bompar
Serge Lalou
Department Leadership Roster
Christelle Berthevas
Screenplay
Arnaud des Pallières
Editor
Sandie Bompar
Editor
Arnaud des Pallières
Screenplay
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Yan Arlaud
Production Design
Anina Diener
Costume Design
Arnaud des Pallières
Director
Serge Lalou
Producer
Martin Wheeler
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas about?
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.
Who directed Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas?
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas was directed by Arnaud des Pallières.
Who stars in Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas?
The principal cast of Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas includes Mads Mikkelsen, Mélusine Mayance, Delphine Chuillot, Bruno Ganz, Denis Lavant.
When was Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas released and how long is it?
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas was composed by Martin Wheeler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas?
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).