Martyrs of Striving (2021)
A medieval comedy
When Death wants to bring the plague to Württemberg in 1349, he has not reckoned with the two guard soldiers Volckel and Utz, who engage him in a heated argument about plague ordinances and entry regulations.
Director: Alexander Peskador
Genre: Comedy, History
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: October 27, 2021
Cast
- Benedikt Paulun - Volckel
- Gunther Nickles - Utz
- Robert Cecil Beerbohm - Death
- Alexander Peskador - Castellan (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alexander Peskador (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Vincent Eckert
Editing: Simon Schares
Production: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
chess, bureaucracy, satire, baden-wuerttemberg, border guard, death, middle ages (476-1453), medieval, black death, plague, pandemic, 14th century, short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Martyrs of Striving about?
- When Death wants to bring the plague to Württemberg in 1349, he has not reckoned with the two guard soldiers Volckel and Utz, who engage him in a heated argument about plague ordinances and entry regulations.
- Who directed Martyrs of Striving?
- Martyrs of Striving was directed by Alexander Peskador.
- Who stars in Martyrs of Striving?
- Martyrs of Striving stars Benedikt Paulun, Gunther Nickles, Robert Cecil Beerbohm, Alexander Peskador.
- How long is Martyrs of Striving?
- Martyrs of Striving has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Martyrs of Striving?
- Martyrs of Striving is a Comedy, History film.
- Where was Martyrs of Striving produced?
- Martyrs of Striving was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Martyrs of Striving?
- The themes of Martyrs of Striving include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.