The Sudden Wealth of the Poor People of Kombach

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
GermanDer plötzliche Reichtum der armen Leute von Kombach
Directed byVolker Schlöndorff
Written byVolker Schlöndorff
Margarethe von Trotta
Produced byVolker Schlöndorff
Eberhard Junkersdorf
CinematographyFranz Rath
Edited byClaus von Boro
Music byKlaus Doldinger
Release date
  • 1971 (1971)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryWest Germany
LanguageGerman

Plot

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On 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

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Background

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The 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

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1971: Deutscher Filmpreis - Best Direction

1971: San Sebastián International Film Festival - OCIC Award

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  1. Der plötzliche Reichtum der armen Leute von Kombach, from the Internet Movie Database
  2. Der plötzliche Reichtum der armen Leute von Kombach, from Filmportal.de

References

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  1. ^ "THE SUDDEN WEALTH OF THE POOR PEOPLE OF KOMBACH (DE 1971) – Sammlung Volker Schlöndorff". Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  2. ^ "Kasseler Grimm-Professur mit Volker Schlöndorff". archive.vn. 2012-09-07. Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  1. "THE SUDDEN WEALTH OF THE POOR PEOPLE OF KOMBACH (DE 1971) – Sammlung Volker Schlöndorff". Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  2. "Kasseler Grimm-Professur mit Volker Schlöndorff". archive.vn. (in German) 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.