Adapted from Heinrich von Kleist's classic novella, Age of Uprising: The Legend of 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.