Andreas Hofer. Held wider Willen (2017) [N/A]
Release Date:
April 25, 2017
Original Title:
Andreas Hofer. Held wider Willen
Alternate Titles:
Andreas Hofer
Andreas Hofer - Rebell gegen Napoleon
Andreas Hofer - Un Tyrolien contre Napoléon
Andreas Hofer - Volksheld oder Fanatiker?
Héros malgré lui
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
ARTE
Berlin Producers
ORF
Pre TV
RAI Südtirol
ZDF
Production Countries:
Austria | Germany | Italy
Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 6 FR: U
During the Napoleonic Wars at the beginning of the 19th century, Andreas Hofer became a Tyrolean folk hero. As the head of a resistance movement, he became caught up in a dangerous political game of interests between the French and Austrians, Napoleon and the Habsburgs. After the defeat at Austerlitz, the Habsburgs had to cede Tyrol to the Bavarian kings in 1805. The liberal Bavarians implemented numerous reforms in Tyrol, including religious reforms, which met with resistance from the rural population. The young Archduke Johann wanted to take advantage of their discontent. In Andreas Hofer, the commander-in-chief of the Tyrolean troops, the brother of Emperor Franz I finds a loyal patriot whom he can use for his political moves. The Tyrolean revolt against the French and Bavarians puts Napoleon in a tight spot. In several battles, the rebels succeed in defeating the Bavarian and French troops, but not in defeating them for good.