The Young Schiller

4.7|2005|1h 30m| DE

Overview: 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.

Genres: Drama

Director: Martin Weinhart

Votes: 7

Production Companies:

ARTE

Bavaria Film

BR

ARD Degeto

Maran Film

MDR

SWR

ARD