History Lessons

1972 · 88 min · 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

Directors: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Writers: Bertolt Brecht, Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Released: September 10, 1972
Language: German

Cast

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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