Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius
Seen it?1940 | 102 min | Drama
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With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
The young Schiller, whose heart and soul are writing and poetry, is forced into the military academy (the pride and joy of the Duke of Württemberg). Schiller is disgusted by the everyday routine of the military, always back and forth between breeding and drills. Conversation, conflict or even critique are discouraged – the oppression insufferable for the young rebel. Disgusted by the brutality, he writes his drama "The Bandit", which he would later publish anonymously. But following a frank conversation with the Duke, Schiller is dishonored and must leave the land.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Herbert Maisch
- Horst CasparFriedrich Schiller
- Heinrich GeorgeHerzog Karl Eugen
- Lil DagoverGräfin Franziska von Hohenheim
- Eugen KlöpferChristian Friedrich Daniel Schubart
- Paul HenckelsHofmarschall von Silberkalb
- Friedrich KaysslerVater Schiller
- Hannelore SchrothLaura Rieger
- Paul DahlkeSergeant Riess
- Herbert HübnerGeneral Rieger
- Hans NielsenEleve Scharffenstein