The Sudden Wealth of the Poor People of Kombach (German: Der plötzliche Reichtum der armen Leute von Kombach) is a film d'auteur from 1971 directed by Volker Schlöndorff. He also co-wrote the script with Margarethe von Trotta. The film was based on a true event that occurred in the Hessian Hinterland in the 19th century.
| The Sudden Wealth of the Poor People of Kombach | |
|---|---|
| German | Der plötzliche Reichtum der armen Leute von Kombach |
| Directed by | Volker Schlöndorff |
| Written by | Volker Schlöndorff Margarethe von Trotta |
| Produced by | Volker Schlöndorff Eberhard Junkersdorf |
| Cinematography | Franz Rath |
| Edited by | Claus von Boro |
| Music by | Klaus Doldinger |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
Plot
editOn 19 May 1822, eight poor farmers and day laborers from Kombach in the Hessian Hinterland succeed in robbing a money transport that runs from Gladenbach to Gießen every month. Their good fortune, however, does not last, as their sudden wealth is soon treated with suspicion.[1]
Cast
edit- Georg Lehn: Hans Jacob Geiz
- Reinhard Hauff: Heinrich Geiz
- Karl-Joseph Cramer: Jacob Geiz
- Wolfgang Bächler: David Briel
- Harald Müller: Johann Soldan
- Margarethe von Trotta: Sophie
- Joe Hembus: Writer
- Walter Buschhoff: Driver
- Maria Donnerstag: Frau Geiz
- Angelika Hillebrecht: Johanna Soldan
- Harry Owen: Ludwig Acker
- Wilhelm Grasshoff: Richter Danz
- Eva Pampuch: Gänseliesel
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder: Farmer
- Karl-Heinz Merz: Landschütz Volk
Background
editThe film is based on the Mail Robbery of Subach (de). Schlöndorff, who grew up in Wiesbaden, used many references to his childhood in Hesse, including shooting at difference locations in Hesse, using Hessian actors, and referencing Hessian authors.[2]
Awards
edit1971: Deutscher Filmpreis - Best Direction
1971: San Sebastián International Film Festival - OCIC Award
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "THE SUDDEN WEALTH OF THE POOR PEOPLE OF KOMBACH (DE 1971) – Sammlung Volker Schlöndorff". Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "Kasseler Grimm-Professur mit Volker Schlöndorff". archive.vn. 2012-09-07. Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- "THE SUDDEN WEALTH OF THE POOR PEOPLE OF KOMBACH (DE 1971) – Sammlung Volker Schlöndorff". Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- "Kasseler Grimm-Professur mit Volker Schlöndorff". archive.vn. (in German) 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.