Martha (played by Leni Riefenstahl) is a protagonist in Lowlands.
A "beggar dancer" taken as a mistress by the landowner. After fleeing his castle, she is rescued by Pedro and forced into a sham marriage. Initially resentful, she eventually reciprocates Pedro's genuine love. Her journey ends with a violent confrontation and a final escape into the mountains with Pedro. Marques Sebastian Roccabruna (played by Bernhard Minetti) is a protagonist in Lowlands.
An arrogant, indebted landowner who hoards water for his bulls while ignoring peasant pleas. He plans to marry Amelia for money while controlling Martha. His manipulative nature forces Pedro into a marriage, leading to his own strangulation by Pedro during a violent confrontation. Camillo (played by Aribert Wäscher) appears in Lowlands.
Doña Amelia (played by Maria Koppenhöfer) appears in Lowlands.
A wealthy woman intended to marry Sebastian to settle his debts. She is offended by his arrogance, causing the marriage plans to fall through. Josefa (played by Frida Richard) appears in Lowlands.
Nando (played by Luis Rainer) appears in Lowlands.
Natario (played by Max Holzboer) appears in Lowlands.
Pedro (played by Franz Eichberger) appears in Lowlands.
A Pyrenean shepherd who kills a wolf and later rescues Martha. He is coerced into marrying her but earns her love. In the climax, he kills Sebastian to protect Martha, and the pair retreats to the mountains.
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Characters
Martha
(played by Leni Riefenstahl) — protagonist
A "beggar dancer" taken as a mistress by the landowner. After fleeing his castle, she is rescued by Pedro and forced into a sham marriage. Initially resentful, she eventually reciprocates Pedro's genu...
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna
(played by Bernhard Minetti) — protagonist
An arrogant, indebted landowner who hoards water for his bulls while ignoring peasant pleas. He plans to marry Amelia for money while controlling Martha. His manipulative nature forces Pedro into a ma...
Camillo
(played by Aribert Wäscher) — supporting
Doña Amelia
(played by Maria Koppenhöfer) — supporting
A wealthy woman intended to marry Sebastian to settle his debts. She is offended by his arrogance, causing the marriage plans to fall through.
Josefa
(played by Frida Richard) — supporting
Nando
(played by Luis Rainer) — supporting
Natario
(played by Max Holzboer) — supporting
Pedro
(played by Franz Eichberger) — supporting
A Pyrenean shepherd who kills a wolf and later rescues Martha. He is coerced into marrying her but earns her love. In the climax, he kills Sebastian to protect Martha, and the pair retreats to the mou...
Key Relationships
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Natario
(Professional Employer)
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Nando
(Professional Employer)
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Josefa
(Professional Employer)
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Camillo
(Professional Employer)
Pedro → Marques Sebastian Roccabruna
(Conflict Killer)
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Doña Amelia
(Romantic Suitor)
Marques Sebastian Roccabruna → Martha
(Power Master)
Pedro → Martha
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A tale of oppression, forced marriage, and ultimate liberation against a tyrannical landowner.
