Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ARTE
Type: Documentary
Rating: 5.3/10
Thirty Years' War: The Age Of Iron
Overview
This documentary drama series tells the story of the Thirty Years War from the perspective of the people who experienced it: like the soldier Peter Hagendorf, the "Winter Queen" Elisabeth Stuart, the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens and the "Grey Eminence" Father Joseph. This visual memory of the 17th century forms the 'archive footage' in the series. Combined with vivid drama and contributions from international experts, the series builds a bridge between "now" and "then" enabling viewers to experience what it was like to live through the Thirty Years' War.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in France, Germany, Sweden.
- • Original Language: German.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Jan Hasenfuß
Peter Hagendorf
Sam Louwyck
Peter Paul Rubens
Charlie Nelson
Père Joseph
Vincenzo De Jonghe
Jan de Kooning
Pierre Aussedat
Cardinal de Richelieu
Roland Bonjour
Frédéric - Roi de Bohême
Jenny Kittmann
Elisabeth Stuart
Anna König
Barbara Xeller
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-10-13
No season overview provided for this season.