Martin supports Anna as villagers increasingly seek her help and expectations grow around her supposed healing powers. When Mathias dies and Anna loses confidence, Martin tries to protect her from people demanding that she continue. He is a source of reassurance and protection for Anna amid the pressure encouraged by Elisabeth.
Moritz faces expulsion because of his poor marks. He is caught with the essay “Shame and Lust,” although Melchior actually wrote it, and is kicked out in Melchior's place. The injustice and his worsening despair make him a central figure in the tragedy.
A central young inmate who becomes a primary instigator and leader of the rebellion against the reformatory's oppressive regime, fighting for dignity and basic rights.
Carl Ballhaus has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Signature works include Into the Blue, Scapa Flow, Revolte im Erziehungshaus. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
