DAS KALTE HERZ

The Black Forest in a mythical time before time itself. Peter and Lisbeth are two young but sadly ill-starred lovers — she is of wealthy, noble stock while he is poor and from the lower orders. To become rich and achieve what he believes to be the necessary standing, Peter makes an infernal pact with Dutch Michael, whereby his heart is replaced by a stone. Robbed of all warmth and feeling, indeed, his very humanity, Peter becomes a risk-taker. He rapidly comes close to achieving his goal, gaining riches and respect. But Lisbeth no longer recognizes Peter as the man she once loved and turns against him. There is only one way for him to win her back, Peter must regain his heart.

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