
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
2013 · Movie · NR · 122 min · ★ 5.9 · 49% critics
In 16th-century rural France, a prosperous horse dealer sees his quiet life upended after a powerful lord treats him unjustly. When legal channels fail to restore what was taken, he gathers supporters and launches a fierce campaign for justice, forcing the region to reckon with authority, faith, and the cost of resistance.
Based on Michael Kohlhaas
Also known as Age of Uprising
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Details
- Original title
- Michael Kohlhaas
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-08-14
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 49/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (232 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a slow, somber historical drama about justice and rebellion with striking landscapes and a reflective tone; Not for you if you need clear plotting, brisk action, or constant excitement like 15 Minutes of War.
Pros: striking scenery; thoughtful moral questions; strong lead performance | Cons: very slow pace; confusing storytelling; muted dialogue and music
Themes
- sword
- 16th century
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Music Written for a Film · 2014
- César Award — Best Sound · 2014
- César Award — Best Sound · 2014 · nominated
- César Award — Best Costume Design · 2014 · nominated
- César Award — Best Music Written for a Film · 2014 · nominated
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- César Award — Best Cinematography · 2014 · nominated
- César Award — Best Production Design · 2014 · nominated
- César Award — Best Actor · 2014 · nominated
Cast & crew

Mads Mikkelsen
as Michael Kohlhaas

Mélusine Mayance
as Lisbeth

Delphine Chuillot
as Judith

Bruno Ganz
as The Governor

Denis Lavant
as The Theologist

David Kross
as The Preacher

Roxane Duran
as The Princess

Paul Bartel
as Jérémie

David Bennent
as César

Swann Arlaud
as The Baron
Directed by Arnaud des Pallières