KARL MAY
Hans Jürgen Syberberg,
D 1974,
187 min
"The soul is a spacious realm into which we flee"
With Helmut Käutner as Karl May!
'Karl May' is the second part of Hans Jürgen Syberberg's Deutschland Trilogie, which also includes 'Ludwig – Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König' and 'Hitler, ein Film aus Deutschland'. The biopic 'Karl May' portrays the author's attempt to gain artistic recognition despite his controversial past.
Awards and Festivals
- Bundesfilmpreis 1975 - Filmband in Gold für Helmut Käutner als Bester Hauptdarsteller
