The Young Schiller
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.
Drama
4.4
9 reviewsRuntime: 90 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 2005-04-29
Director(s): Martin Weinhart
Production: ARTE, Bavaria Film, BR, ARD Degeto, Maran Film, MDR, SWR, ARD
Languages: German
IMDB: tt0458469
