He is revered and demonized, loved and hated: Frederick II, King of Prussia. Born more than 300 years ago, the "Old Fritz" is one of the monumental figures in history - and one of the most controversial."Frederick - A German King" focuses on the essential turning points in the Prussian ruler's life. Katharina Thalbach, one of Germany's most revered actresses, plays "Old Fritz," while her daughter Anna Thalbach appears as the young Frederick during his time as crown prince and young king. Among the important German rulers, no other was as multi-faceted as Frederick the Great. He was both a poet and a military general, had a great interest in many forms of art, but was also despotic. The script for this film was written by Yury Winterberg, director was Jan Peter. As a team, they have a long track record in bringing history to life with dramatized documentaries Expert advice for the project was provided by Dr. Jürgen Luh of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation.