Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas (2014) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2014 · 122 min · French

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Directed by

Arnaud des Palli

In a Europe undergoing significant change, respected horse merchant Michael Kohlhaas finds his life irrevocably altered when a nobleman unjustly confiscates his property. This act ignites a relentless pursuit of justice, transforming the peaceful Kohlhaas into a formidable figure. His desperate quest leads him on a violent and increasingly dangerous journey across the countryside, challenging the established order and exposing the brutal realities of a declining feudal system.