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History Lessons

History Lessons

★ 6.2/10•1972•1h 28m•Drama

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

Jean-Marie Straub · Director

Danièle Huillet · Director

Danièle Huillet · Screenplay

Jean-Marie Straub · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageDE
Release DateSep 10, 1972

Actors

Gottfried Bold

Der Bankier

Johann Unterpertinger

Der Bauer

Henri Ludwigg

Der Anwalt

Carl Vaillant

Der Dichter

Benedikt Zulauf

Der Junge Mann

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