Brother Klaus (1991)

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“Brother Klaus” takes an approach to St. Niklaus von Flüe (1417-1487) on various levels. From the sparse evidence and quotations from his surviving mystical texts, especially the tower and well vision, a portrait emerges of a multi-faceted personality of historical relevance, who developed from a farmer and politician into a deeply religious mystic. This is a film about a visionary who went his own way, but who has been labeled by posterity as a defensive father of the country (“spiritual national defence”) or a pacifist (peace movement), but who has also often been kitsched into a devotional figure. The film director does not deny his point of view, but lets the images speak for themselves and the viewers draw their own conclusions.

Director: Edwin Beeler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
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Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brother Klaus about?
“Brother Klaus” takes an approach to St. Niklaus von Flüe (1417-1487) on various levels. From the sparse evidence and quotations from his surviving mystical texts, especially the tower and well vision, a portrait emerges of a multi-faceted personality of historical relevance, who developed from a farmer and politician into a deeply religious mystic. This is a film about a visionary who went his own way, but who has been labeled by posterity as a defensive father of the country (“spiritual national defence”) or a pacifist (peace movement), but who has also often been kitsched into a devotional figure. The film director does not deny his point of view, but lets the images speak for themselves and the viewers draw their own conclusions.
Who directed Brother Klaus?
Brother Klaus was directed by Edwin Beeler.
How long is Brother Klaus?
Brother Klaus has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Brother Klaus?
Brother Klaus is a Documentary film.
Where was Brother Klaus produced?
Brother Klaus was produced in Switzerland.