Kohlhaas or the Proportionality of Means

With nine nominations, Matthias Glasner's film "Sterben" is also in the running for the Golden Lolas with supporting actor Robert Gwisdek. Here, as the penniless film director, he attempts to realize his vision of Heinrich von Kleist's novella. Deep in the Bavarian countryside Kleist’s historical drama Michael Kohlhaas is being shot. But instead of shooting a huge epic with impressive costumes and extraordinary props, grown-up men in suits fight with imaginary weapons. What has happened? Young director Lehman is fighting for his film, although all funds have been canceled. He’s convinced that the actor’s play and the fantasy of the audience will be sufficient. He fights for his vision as much as Kleist’s Kohlhaas fights for his rights. This film has to be finished. Whatever may come. Even if he has to go too far.