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The Young Schiller

★ 4.7 (7 votes) | 2005 | 1h 30m
Drama
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date April 29, 2005
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production ARTE, Bavaria Film, BR, ARD Degeto, Maran Film, MDR, SWR, ARD

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