So I guess Michael Kohlhaas, which I reviewed at Cannes last year, will now be referred to as Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas as it hits UK theaters today while Music Box Films has still yet to announce a U.S. release date.
Set in the 16th century in the Cevennes, Mikkelsen plays the film’s title character, a horse dealer known for the quality of his stock. When wronged by a local Baron, Kohlhaas’ sense of justice kicks into overdrive. When justice is not granted, Kohlhaas takes things into his own hands.
The film, directed by Arnaud des Pallieres, was one I praised largely for Mikkelsen’s performance, writing in the conclusion of my review:
Overall, I saw Michael Kohlhaas as a missed opportunity, largely due to its middle portion. Des Pallieres didn’t seem interested in Kohlhaas’ campaign as much as he did the motivation and the end result. The violence he encouraged across the land, however, I felt was just as important as why he was doing it and where his life leads in the aftermath and wish the film had captured all aspects of these matters rather than just the bookends.
Check out the trailer below and read my full review right here.
