Storyline
A godforsaken village in Germany shortly after the Thirty Years’ War: The young scrivener Max loves Agathe, daughter of the head forester Kuno. But to marry her, the inexperienced marksman Max must participate in an archaic tradition and score in a shooting trial – an unfulfillable challenge for him. The dubious war veteran Kaspar knows about this. He convinces the scrivener to meet him at Wolf’s Glen at midnight to forge “free bullets” that never miss their target. Max, who does not see any other way out of his unfortunate situation, sells his soul to the devil. Not knowing about the catch behind this deal: while six of the cursed bullets will hit the desired target, the seventh lies in the devil’s hands.
Cast & Crew
LH
Liviu Holender
Ottokar
LeadFH
Franz Hawlata
Kuno
NH
Nikola Hillebrand
Agathe
KR
Katharina Ruckgaber
Ähnchen
Christof Fischesser
Kaspar
Mauro Peter
Max
Moritz von Treuenfels
Samiel
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Philipp Stölzl's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Weber: Der Freischütz is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
