Thomas Müntzer

1956 2h 11m DE

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Synopsis

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In 1523, young Thomas Müntzer arrives with his wife Ottilie in the Thuringian village Allstedt to assume the rectorate. As a follower of Luther′s teachings, he finds in the Bible not only reasons for clerical, but also for secular reforms. But when Luther turns away from the rural population after a discord with Müntzer, it is Müntzer who becomes the peoples′ spokesman. He is forced to go to Southern Germany, where he convenes with revolting farmers. But his way leads him back to Thuringia. In 1525, he and Heinrich Pfeiffer form the centre of the Thuringian peasant uprising in Mühlhausen, but their success is diminished by the fact that peasants and craftsmen don′t seem to be able to work together. In Frankenhausen, Müntzer becomes the leader of a peasants′ army that is set to fighting the ruler′s army – and sustains a devastating loss. Müntzer is arrested and sentenced to death by decapitation for his insurgency.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Wolfgang Stumpf
Thomas Müntzer
Margarete Taudte
Ottilie von Gersen
Wolf Kaiser
Schwabenhannes
Martin Flörchinger
Heinrich Pfeiffer
Wolfgang Kaehler
Markus Stübner
Heinz Giese
Hans Buss
Ruth-Maria Kubitschek
Bärbel Buss
Albert Garbe
Bauer Barthel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Hellberg
Writers: Martin Hellberg, Friedrich Wolf
Languages: German
Countries: East Germany

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Hellberg, shot by Götz Neumann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ernst Roters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lieselotte Johl shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Wolfgang Stumpf and Margarete Taudte and Wolf Kaiser carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0230875 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Martin Hellberg directs. Götz Neumann behind the camera. Ernst Roters scores. Lieselotte Johl cuts. Produced in East Germany. Dialogue in German.

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170 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Martin Hellberg, shot by Götz Neumann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ernst Roters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Lieselotte Johl shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Wolfgang Stumpf and Margarete Taudte and Wolf Kaiser carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0230875 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.