Heart of Stone
Das kalte Herz
“German TV adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff‘s fairy tale “Heart of Stone“.”
Synopsis
Penniless Peter Munk toils day after day as a charcoal burner in the Black Forest. In order to finally achieve the wealth he longs for and thus get closer to his previously unattainable crush Lisbeth, he turns to two mysterious forest spirits with his wishes. While the cranky little glass man can't really help him, the sinister Dutchman-Michel promises him an end to his financial worries. However, he demands Peter's heart in return and puts a cold stone in his chest instead. Although he can now afford everything and finally take Lisbeth as his wife, Peter no longer has any compassion, which soon has devastating consequences not only for himself but also for his fellow human beings.
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Rafael Gareisen
Peter Munk
Laura Louisa Garde
Lisbeth
Marie Gruber
Peters Mutter
Thomas Thieme
Holländer Michel
Tilo Prückner
Glasmännlein
August Schmölzer
Ezechiel
Wolfgang Menardi
Gustav
Michael Schenk
Amtmann
Rüdiger Klink
Meister
Frank Jacobsen
Zecher Jakob
Benjamin Stoll
Zecher Hans
Axel Neumann
Glasbläser Johann
Johanna Eiworth
Frau des Glasbläsers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc-Andreas Bochert
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc-Andreas Bochert, Wilhelm Hauff
- Original Title
- Das kalte Herz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Moviepool, Provobis Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc-Andreas Bochert
Marc-Andreas Bochert, Wilhelm Hauff
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Antonia Fenn
Department Leadership Roster
Marc-Andreas Bochert
Writer
Marc-Andreas Bochert
Director
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Director of Photography
Antonia Fenn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of Stone
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What is Heart of Stone about?
Penniless Peter Munk toils day after day as a charcoal burner in the Black Forest. In order to finally achieve the wealth he longs for and thus get closer to his previously unattainable crush Lisbeth, he turns to two mysterious forest spirits with his wishes. While the cranky little glass man can't really help him, the sinister Dutchman-Michel promises him an end to his financial worries. However, he demands Peter's heart in return and puts a cold stone in his chest instead. Although he can now afford everything and finally take Lisbeth as his wife, Peter no longer has any compassion, which soon has devastating consequences not only for himself but also for his fellow human beings.
Who directed Heart of Stone?
Heart of Stone was directed by Marc-Andreas Bochert.
Who stars in Heart of Stone?
The principal cast of Heart of Stone includes Rafael Gareisen, Laura Louisa Garde, Marie Gruber, Thomas Thieme, Tilo Prückner.
When was Heart of Stone released and how long is it?
Heart of Stone was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is Heart of Stone based on a book or true story?
Heart of Stone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Hauff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart of Stone?
Heart of Stone holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).