Des Christoffel von Grimmelshausen abenteuerlicher Simplizissimus

6.8 (4 votes)• 1975• 90m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

The boy Simplizissimus grows up with simple farmers in the Spessart region. But the idyll is abruptly destroyed by the Thirty Years' War. Simplizissimus is sent to the besieged fortress of Hanau. When the lansquenets there play crude jokes on him, he flees with his friend Herzbruder to the Croats. But even here he does not fare much better.

Production Details

Languages: German

Director: Fritz Umgelter

Starring Cast: Matthias Habich, Christian Quadflieg, Herbert Tiede

Cast

Matthias Habich

Simplex

Christian Quadflieg

Herzbruder Ulrich

Herbert Tiede

Narrator

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for Des Christoffel von Grimmelshausen abenteuerlicher Simplizissimus

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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