Heart of Stone (2014)
German TV adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff‘s fairy tale “Heart of Stone“.
Penniless Peter Munk toils day after day as a charcoal burner in the Black Forest. In order to finally achieve the wealth he longs for and thus get closer to his previously unattainable crush Lisbeth, he turns to two mysterious forest spirits with his wishes. While the cranky little glass man can't really help him, the sinister Dutchman-Michel promises him an end to his financial worries. However, he demands Peter's heart in return and puts a cold stone in his chest instead. Although he can now afford everything and finally take Lisbeth as his wife, Peter no longer has any compassion, which soon has devastating consequences not only for himself but also for his fellow human beings.
Cast
- Rafael Gareisen - Peter Munk
- Laura Louisa Garde - Lisbeth
- Marie Gruber - Peters Mutter
- Thomas Thieme - Holländer Michel
- Tilo Prückner - Glasmännlein
- August Schmölzer - Ezechiel
- Wolfgang Menardi - Gustav
- Michael Schenk - Amtmann
- Rüdiger Klink - Meister
- Frank Jacobsen - Zecher Jakob
Screenplay
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, холодное сердце
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heart of Stone about?
- Penniless Peter Munk toils day after day as a charcoal burner in the Black Forest. In order to finally achieve the wealth he longs for and thus get closer to his previously unattainable crush Lisbeth, he turns to two mysterious forest spirits with his wishes. While the cranky little glass man can't really help him, the sinister Dutchman-Michel promises him an end to his financial worries. However, he demands Peter's heart in return and puts a cold stone in his chest instead. Although he can now afford everything and finally take Lisbeth as his wife, Peter no longer has any compassion, which soon has devastating consequences not only for himself but also for his fellow human beings.
- Who directed Heart of Stone?
- Heart of Stone was directed by Marc-Andreas Bochert.
- Who stars in Heart of Stone?
- Heart of Stone stars Rafael Gareisen, Laura Louisa Garde, Marie Gruber, Thomas Thieme, Tilo Prückner, August Schmölzer.
- How long is Heart of Stone?
- Heart of Stone has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Heart of Stone?
- Heart of Stone is a Family, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Heart of Stone produced?
- Heart of Stone was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Heart of Stone?
- The themes of Heart of Stone include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.