The Young Schiller
Originally released in 2005. The Young Schiller is a drama film. directed by Martin Weinhart.
Starring Matthias Schweighöfer, Teresa Weißbach, and Robert Dölle
Synopsis
The young Friedrich Schiller begins his life as a poet with a dramatic escape. After the sensational success of his first drama "The Robbers", he deserts from the Duke's army. At the Mannheim Court and National Theatre, he initially receives a friendly reception, but his new play "Fiesko" is not well received by the artistic director Dalberg. In the successful actor and author August Wilhelm Iffland, Schiller finds a strong competitor for the position of in-house playwright and vies with him for the love of the same woman. The young poet's situation becomes increasingly precarious; he has no money, suffers from hunger and falls seriously ill. Nevertheless, he works feverishly for recognition and success with no regard for his own health.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthias Schweighöfer
as Friedrich Schiller
Teresa Weißbach
as Katharina Baumann
Robert Dölle
as August Wilhelm Iffland
Jürgen Tarrach
as Wolfgang von Dalberg
Christian Näthe
as Andreas Streicher
Barbara Auer
as Caroline Wiethoeft
Ulrich Noethen
as Buchhändler Schwan
Martin Feifel
as Beck
Nikolaus Paryla
as Tänzer
Catrin Striebeck
as Frau Toscani
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Bavaria Film
- BR
- ARD Degeto
- Maran Film
- MDR
- SWR
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Young Schiller about?
The young Friedrich Schiller begins his life as a poet with a dramatic escape. After the sensational success of his first drama "The Robbers", he deserts from the Duke's army. At the Mannheim Court...
Who directed The Young Schiller?
The Young Schiller was directed by Martin Weinhart.
How long is The Young Schiller?
The Young Schiller has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Young Schiller released?
The Young Schiller was released on April 29, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Young Schiller?
The main cast of The Young Schiller includes Matthias Schweighöfer, Teresa Weißbach, Robert Dölle, Jürgen Tarrach, Christian Näthe.