Krabat (aka Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill) is a 2008 German fantasy adventure film directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner, based on Otfried Preußler's novel of the same name.

In the seventeenth century, a 14-year-old orphan named Krabat flees the horrors of the Thirty Years War by becoming an apprentice to the ominous master of a mysterious mill. One of 12 young men working for the miller, Krabat is not only taught the craft of milling but is also initiated into a sinister world of dark arts. When the life of his friend and protector becomes threatened, Krabat must struggle to free himself from an evil sorcerers control in a gripping fight for freedom, friendship and love…

Released by Twentieth Century Fox in Europe, KRABAT is a dark yet uplifting fantasy based on Otfried Preusslers novel of the same name, a best-seller that has sold over 1.8 million copies worldwide and translated into more than 30 languages. A soul-stirring adventure for all ages, “Krabat” seizes the viewer with its atmospheric power and emotional truthfulness.

Special Features
Optional feature-length German version

Awards
Bavarian Film Awards 2009 – Won Best Youth Film