History Lessons
1972, German. Directed by Jean-Marie Straub & Danièle Huillet.
Set in contemporary Rome, the film shows through a series of encounters with “ancient” Romans, how the economic and political manipulation by ancient Roman society led to Caesar’s dictatorship. - British Film Institute
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 10 September 1972
- Original title
- Geschichtsunterricht
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
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What History Lessons is based on
History Lessons is based on The business affairs of Mr Julius Caesar (1957) by Bertolt Brecht.
1957
The business affairs of Mr Julius Caesar
By Bertolt Brecht
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History Lessons runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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History Lessons isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 September 1972. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like History Lessons?
If you liked History Lessons, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, Holy Lands.
Who directed History Lessons?
History Lessons (1972) was directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet and stars Gottfried Bold, Johann Unterpertinger, Henri Ludwigg.
What is History Lessons based on?
History Lessons is based on The business affairs of Mr Julius Caesar (1957) by Bertolt Brecht.