The Young Schiller (2005)
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.
Cast
- Matthias Schweighöfer - Friedrich Schiller
- Teresa Weißbach - Katharina Baumann
- Robert Dölle - August Wilhelm Iffland
- Jürgen Tarrach - Wolfgang von Dalberg
- Christian Näthe - Andreas Streicher
- Barbara Auer - Caroline Wiethoeft
- Ulrich Noethen - Buchhändler Schwan
- Martin Feifel - Beck
- Nikolaus Paryla - Tänzer
- Catrin Striebeck - Frau Toscani
Screenplay
- Günter Weinhart (Idea)
- Hendrik Hölzemann (Screenplay)
- Martin Weinhart (Screenplay)
Themes
Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
new love, competition, poet, mannheim
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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 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.
- Who directed The Young Schiller?
- The Young Schiller was directed by Martin Weinhart.
- Who stars in The Young Schiller?
- The Young Schiller stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Teresa Weißbach, Robert Dölle, Jürgen Tarrach, Christian Näthe, Barbara Auer.
- How long is The Young Schiller?
- The Young Schiller has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Young Schiller?
- The Young Schiller is a Drama film.
- Where was The Young Schiller produced?
- The Young Schiller was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Young Schiller?
- The themes of The Young Schiller include: Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports.