Adapted from Heinrich von Kleist's classic novella, AGE OF UPRISING: THE LEGEND MICHAEL KOHLHAAS is an epic tale of revenge set against a backdrop of declining feudalism in 16th century France. Mads Mikkelsen (A ROYAL AFFAIR, VALHALLA RISING, HANNIBAL) stars as Michael Kohlhaas, a devout and prosperous horse merchant who resorts to violent extremes to obtain justice after being wronged by a callous baron.