Die Niklashauser Fahrt (1970)
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder / Michael Fengler
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Period Film, Religious Drama |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - Germany |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Andrea LeVasseur
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder uses a 15th century legend as an allegory to the political situation in late-'60s Germany in The Niklashausen Journey. Combining medieval and contemporary imagery, the story follows Hans Boehm (Michael König), a shepherd who believes the Virgin Mary wants him to start a proletarian revolution. Fassbinder appears as the rebellious instigator the Black Monk. Also starring Hanna Schygulla.
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revolution, shepherd
