**Heart of Stone (1950) - A Captivating Tale of Ambition and Redemption** In this enchanting adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff's timeless fairy tale, we follow the ambitious young charburner, Peter Munk, who longs to escape his humble beginnings and rise to the upper echelons of society. Tempted by the sinister figure of Holländer-Michel, Peter makes a drastic choice: he trades his warm, human heart for a cold, unfeeling stone heart. With his new heart, Peter's fortunes soar, granting him immense wealth and luxury. However, this newfound success comes at a steep price; he becomes increasingly bitter and emotionally detached, ultimately committing the unthinkable act of murdering his beloved wife, Lisbeth. It’s only in the wake of his wife's tragic loss that Peter fully grasps the consequences of his bargain. Stricken with regret, he embarks on a desperate quest to reclaim his humanity and restore the warmth of his real heart from the malevolent Holländer-Michel. "Heart of Stone" weaves a powerful narrative about the true cost of ambition and the enduring power of love, reminding us all that wealth without heart is a hollow victory.