Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten (1990)

1640. A man attempts to flee from England, torn apart by religious unrest, to France. He is the philosopher and irreverent cynic Thomas Hobbes. But before he can reach the ship that will save him, civil war breaks out. The chaos inspires him to develop new philosophical theories. While writing his futuristic epic, he is assisted by a nobleman who accompanies him on his escape disguised as a servant. The futuristic epic that Hobbes invents is set in the present day. The main characters are a married couple who run a grocery store and try to compete with a supermarket.

Director: Fred van der Kooij
Genre: Drama
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Country: Switzerland, Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten about?
1640. A man attempts to flee from England, torn apart by religious unrest, to France. He is the philosopher and irreverent cynic Thomas Hobbes. But before he can reach the ship that will save him, civil war breaks out. The chaos inspires him to develop new philosophical theories. While writing his futuristic epic, he is assisted by a nobleman who accompanies him on his escape disguised as a servant. The futuristic epic that Hobbes invents is set in the present day. The main characters are a married couple who run a grocery store and try to compete with a supermarket.
Who directed Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten?
Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten was directed by Fred van der Kooij.
Who stars in Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten?
Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten stars Wolf-Dietrich Berg, Ben Becker, Tilo Prückner, Isolde Barth, Uwe Hacker.
What genre is Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten?
Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten is a Drama film.
Where was Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten produced?
Die zukünftigen Glückseligkeiten was produced in Switzerland, Germany.