The Niklashausen Journey (1970)
Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 26, 1970
Cast
- Michael König - Hans Boehm
- Hanna Schygulla - Johanna
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder - Schwarzer Mönch
- Margit Carstensen - Margarete
- Walter Sedlmayr - Pastor
- Günther Kaufmann - Bauernführer
- Kurt Raab - Bischof
- Ingrid Caven - Schreiendes Mädchen
- Peer Raben - Monsignore
- Franz Maron
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Thea Eymèsz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production: Janus Film und Fernsehen, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Niklashausen Journey about?
- Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.
- Who directed The Niklashausen Journey?
- The Niklashausen Journey was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler.
- Who stars in The Niklashausen Journey?
- The Niklashausen Journey stars Michael König, Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margit Carstensen, Walter Sedlmayr, Günther Kaufmann.
- How long is The Niklashausen Journey?
- The Niklashausen Journey has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Niklashausen Journey?
- The Niklashausen Journey is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Niklashausen Journey produced?
- The Niklashausen Journey was produced in Germany.