Drama · Germany · 1972 · 1h 28m

History Lessons

Geschichtsunterricht

History Lessons poster
Director
Jean-Marie StraubDanièle Huillet
Cast
Gottfried Bold as Der Bankier Johann Unterpertinger as Der Bauer Henri Ludwigg as Der Anwalt Carl Vaillant as Der Dichter Benedikt Zulauf as Der Junge Mann
Crew
Renato Berta — Director of Photography Emilio Bestetti — Director of Photography Danièle Huillet — Editor Jean-Marie Straub — Editor Danièle Huillet — Screenplay Jean-Marie Straub — Screenplay
Synopsis

Set in contemporary Rome, the film shows through a series of encounters with “ancient” Romans, how the economic and political manipulation by ancient Roman society led to Caesar’s dictatorship. - British Film Institute

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Jean-Marie Straub Director Danièle Huillet Director Renato Berta Director of Photography Emilio Bestetti Director of Photography Danièle Huillet Editor Jean-Marie Straub Editor Danièle Huillet Screenplay Jean-Marie Straub Screenplay Bertolt Brecht Novel Danièle Huillet Producer Jean-Marie Straub Producer
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