Der Freischütz (1988)
A troubled marksman, desperate to secure love and status, turns to forbidden magic in a rural community ruled by superstition and ritual. This stark television adaptation strips Weber’s Romantic opera of spectacle, recasting it as a bleak folk-horror parable about fear, failure, and the cost of choosing certainty over conscience.
Top Cast
Michael Ebbecke
Ottokar
Nany Johnson
Agathe
Ulrike Sonntag
Ännchen
Siegmund Nimsgern
Uwe Heilmann
Max
Carsten H. Stabell
Eremit
Thomas Mohr
Kilian
Albrecht Dennhardt
Samiel
Loriot
Self - Presenter
FAQ about Der Freischütz
What is Der Freischütz about?
A troubled marksman, desperate to secure love and status, turns to forbidden magic in a rural community ruled by superstition and ritual. This stark television adaptation strips Weber’s Romantic opera of spectacle, recasting it as a bleak folk-horror parable about fear, failure,…
When was Der Freischütz released?
Der Freischütz was released in 1988.
What genres does Der Freischütz belong to?
Der Freischütz is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in Der Freischütz?
The cast of Der Freischütz includes Michael Ebbecke, Nany Johnson, Ulrike Sonntag, Siegmund Nimsgern, Uwe Heilmann.