Storyline
This ethereal, three-hour biopic starring Helmut Käutner as the writer Karl May interprets «a German hero's life» and thereby paints a picture of an entire era.
Cast & Crew
Helmut Käutner
Karl May
Lead
Kristina Söderbaum
Emma May
Käthe Gold
Klara May
Attila Hörbiger
Max Dittrich
Mady Rahl
Pauline Münchmeyer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Karl May is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
