Puppenspieler (series) (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Rainer Kaufmann
Writer: Jürgen Schlagenhof, Kathrin Richter, Tanja Kinkel
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: ARD Degeto, BR, MIA Film, NDR, Ziegler Film, Zieglerfilm München
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, War & Politics
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: gypsy woman, miniseries, skinny dipping
Story
Puppenspieler follows Richard, a young boy who witnesses his mother's execution as a witch by Heinrich Institoris, an inquisitor. Driven by revenge, Richard escapes and falls under the tutelage of merchant Jakob Fugger. Fugger teaches Richard to manipulate people like puppets to achieve his goals. Together, they travel from Florence to Rome to influence the election of the next pope amidst the power struggle between the Medici and Borgia families.
Summary
Puppenspieler is a historical drama miniseries set in Renaissance Europe. It explores themes of revenge, manipulation, and political intrigue through the eyes of Richard, who seeks vengeance for his mother's execution as a witch. The series provides a glimpse into the power struggles between influential families during this time.
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