In the tumultuous life of Rudolph II, the Holy Roman Emperor, his frequent outbursts of anger only add to his complexities. As he quests for a mythical Golem, an animated clay statue, a baker named Matthew is mistakenly imprisoned for selling the emperor's special buns to the public. Taking advantage of the confusion, Matthew assumes the emperor's role, leading to a series of chaotic events that ultimately complicate matters beyond recognition.
The Emperor and the Golem
A hapless baker stumbles into a mysterious transformation, finding himself suddenly and inexplicably replaced by the elderly Emperor. As the Emperor's double, the baker's attempts to navigate his new life are met with a series of absurd and chaotic events, leading the public to believe ...