Short Film Review: “Michael Solace” Contemplates Selling Out and Selling His Soul
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.
Unordnung und frühes Leid
After the First World War, history professor Abel Cornelius wants to distance himself from his previously published political views. This could go well, were it not for the student Max Hergesell, who provokes the professor to such an extent that he has to defend and justify himself, especially as he really has no taste for the current social changes. When the professor's older children arrange a party, Max Hergesell also turns up, much to Cornelius' surprise. To make matters worse, the student gains the sympathy of Cornelius' beloved baby Lorchen, who only wants to be put to bed by Max...
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After the First World War, history professor Abel Cornelius wants to distance himself from his previously published political views. This could go well, were it not for the student Max Hergesell, who provokes the professor to such an extent that he has to defend and justify himself, especially as he really has no taste for the current social changes. When the professor's older children arrange a party, Max Hergesell also turns up, much to Cornelius' surprise. To make matters worse, the student gains the sympathy of Cornelius' beloved baby Lorchen, who only wants to be put to bed by Max...
Cast
Franz Seitz Junior
Director
Martin Held
Prof. Abel Cornelius
Ruth Leuwerik
Gerda Cornelius, seine Frau
Sabine von Maydell
Ingrid Cornelius, beider Tochter
Christian Kohlund
Student Max Hergesell
Hansi Kraus
Xaver Kleinsgütl, Hausdiener
Christine Buchegger
Fraulein Kowitl
Walter Rilla
Alter Tramgast
Theo Lingen
Tanzmeister Knaak
Mathieu Carrière
Tonio Kröger
Frederic Meisner
Bert Cornelius
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