Het kruis van Tegelen (2022)
The Tegelse Passion Play, which is performed every five years, is about the last days of suffering of Jesus Christ. This tradition, in which almost the entire Limburg village in the Netherlands participates, goes back to 1931. It is also a tradition that is often accompanied by conflicts about texts, innovation and the design of the game. Because the Bible is serious business. In the shadow of the last Passion Plays unfold the passion stories of a few passion players who struggle with contemporary dilemmas such as abuse of power, domestic violence, homosexuality, migrants, equality, but also the suffering of Biblical themes such as betrayal, exclusion and misplaced pride.
Director: Hans Heijnen
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: April 17, 2022
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Language: Nederlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hans Heijnen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Het kruis van Tegelen about?
- The Tegelse Passion Play, which is performed every five years, is about the last days of suffering of Jesus Christ. This tradition, in which almost the entire Limburg village in the Netherlands participates, goes back to 1931. It is also a tradition that is often accompanied by conflicts about texts, innovation and the design of the game. Because the Bible is serious business. In the shadow of the last Passion Plays unfold the passion stories of a few passion players who struggle with contemporary dilemmas such as abuse of power, domestic violence, homosexuality, migrants, equality, but also the suffering of Biblical themes such as betrayal, exclusion and misplaced pride.
- Who directed Het kruis van Tegelen?
- Het kruis van Tegelen was directed by Hans Heijnen.
- Who stars in Het kruis van Tegelen?
- Het kruis van Tegelen stars Geert Beurskens, Abbie Chalgoum, Arjan Langen, Huub Stapel, Ben Verbong.
- How long is Het kruis van Tegelen?
- Het kruis van Tegelen has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).