“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
Drama · History · 2013
In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas?
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their caseThe Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Arnaud des Pallières
Written by
Arnaud des Pallières · Christelle Berthevas
Put Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.






