Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: DFF 1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Martin Luther
Overview
This five-part East German biographical drama chronicles the life and religious reforms of Martin Luther, the 16th-century monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Produced by DEFA Studios for East German television to commemorate Luther's 500th birthday, the series follows Luther from his early protests against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences in 1517 through his translation of the Bible.
This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in East Germany, Germany.
- • Original Language: German.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ulrich Thein
Martin Luther
Otto Mellies
Lucas Cranach
Ralf Kober
Philipp Melanchthon
Hartmut Puls
Georg Spalatin
Horst Schönemann
Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise
Gesine Laatz
Kristina Gaertner
Thomas Rühmann
Valentin Böhm
Renate Blume
Barbara Cranach
Seasons
Season 1
5 Episodes • Aired 1983-10-09
The life and work of the monk and later reformer Martin Luther is treated in this film in five part
