48/49 - Revolution in Baden.

A sober, instructive historical reenactment that walks you through a forgotten uprising with earnest gravity and a quiet sense of loss.

Directed by

Frank König

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Wolfgang Schäuble, David Nathan, Michael Blume

Tagline

The story we were once meant to forget.

Overview

In September 1847, the people gathered at the “Salmen” inn in Offenburg and put forward 13 demands: freedom of the press, trial by jury, fair taxation and a parliament representing the people. What began as a protest became the revolution in Baden. In April 1848, Friedrich Hecker set out from Konstanz with a volunteer militia, in September Gustav Struve proclaimed the republic in Lörrach, and in May 1849 the Baden army went over to the people. Grand Duke Leopold fled and a provisional government took control of the country. Only Prussian troops brought the Baden Revolution to an end: on 23 July 1849, the fortress of Rastatt surrendered.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Freedom, politics, rebellion, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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