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Thomas Müntzer

1956·Movie
2h 11min
74
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, a real life story, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

In 1523, young Thomas Müntzer arrives with his wife Ottilie in the Thuringian village Allstedt to assume the rectorate. As a follower of Luther′s teachings, he finds in the Bible not only reasons for clerical, but also for secular reforms. But when Luther turns away from the rural population after a discord with Müntzer, it is Müntzer who becomes the peoples′ spokesman. He is forced to go to Southern Germany, where he convenes with revolting farmers. But his way leads him back to Thuringia. In 1525, he and Heinrich Pfeiffer form the centre of the Thuringian peasant uprising in Mühlhausen, but their success is diminished by the fact that peasants and craftsmen don′t seem to be able to work together. In Frankenhausen, Müntzer becomes the leader of a peasants′ army that is set to fighting the ruler′s army – and sustains a devastating loss. Müntzer is arrested and sentenced to death by decapitation for his insurgency.
German HistoryReligious ReformPeasant UprisingSocial JusticeLutheran Theology16th Century GermanyPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaBiographical Account

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Is Thomas Müntzer worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thomas Müntzer rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Thomas Müntzer?

2 h 11 min

Thomas Müntzer runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Thomas Müntzer based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Thomas Müntzer in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG.