Der Geisterseher
Synopsis
In 1787, Friedrich Schiller published his story about a prince who manipulates, seduces, and ultimately falls victim to a murderous intrigue in Rococo Venice. The prince, an enlightened ruler with a penchant for worldly things, travels to the funeral of his brother, a sometimes mentally confused, generally incompetent, alcohol-addicted good-for-nothing who died in a brawl. Having come to fulfill a tedious duty, the prince falls in love with a mysterious beauty against a romantic backdrop of dreamy gondolas, castles, and masks, and she drives him mad. He, who is usually guided by incorruptible judgment, becomes increasingly entangled in the finely woven web of his invisible enemies from the nobility and clergy. For, despite all reason, it is a matter of succession to the throne and thus of power.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Bär
- Original Title
- Der Geisterseher
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Bär
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Rainer Bär
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What is Der Geisterseher about?
In 1787, Friedrich Schiller published his story about a prince who manipulates, seduces, and ultimately falls victim to a murderous intrigue in Rococo Venice. The prince, an enlightened ruler with a penchant for worldly things, travels to the funeral of his brother, a sometimes mentally confused, generally incompetent, alcohol-addicted good-for-nothing who died in a brawl. Having come to fulfill a tedious duty, the prince falls in love with a mysterious beauty against a romantic backdrop of dreamy gondolas, castles, and masks, and she drives him mad. He, who is usually guided by incorruptible judgment, becomes increasingly entangled in the finely woven web of his invisible enemies from the nobility and clergy. For, despite all reason, it is a matter of succession to the throne and thus of power.
Who directed Der Geisterseher?
Der Geisterseher was directed by Rainer Bär.
Who stars in Der Geisterseher?
The principal cast of Der Geisterseher includes Ulrich Anschütz, Gerit Kling, Marga Legal, Michèle Marian, Otto Mellies.
When was Der Geisterseher released and how long is it?
Der Geisterseher was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.