Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies (1940) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1940, Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies is a drame film directed by Herbert Maisch, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. The young Schiller, whose heart and soul are writing and poetry, is forced into the military academy (the pride and joy of the Duke of Württemberg). Schiller is disgusted by the everyday routine of the military, always back and forth between breeding and drills. Conversation, conflict or even critique are discouraged – the oppression insufferable for the young rebel. Disgusted by the brutality, he writes his drama "The Bandit", which he would later publish anonymously. But following a frank conversation with the Duke, Schiller is dishonored and must leave the land.

Who’s in it. Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies stars Horst Caspar as Friedrich Schiller, Heinrich George as Herzog Karl Eugen, Lil Dagover as Gräfin Franziska von Hohenheim and Eugen Klöpfer as Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies page.

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