(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.

Countries:

East Germany,

Germany

Genres:

Drama

Networks:

DFF 1

Year:

1983

Directors:

Kurt Veth

Production companies:

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme,

Fernsehen der DDR

Actors:

Martin Luther

Lucas Cranach

Philipp Melanchthon

Georg Spalatin

Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise

Crews:

Director

Writers' Assistant

Writers' Assistant

Scenario Writer

Writer