Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral (1949)

Hans Brüggemann, a woodcarver from the Lüneburg Heath, about whose life we ​​know very little, presents us with an impressive work that was originally intended for the Augustinian monastery of Bordesholm in Holstein. In a winged altarpiece that is 8 meters wide with the sides open, the master has created 460 individual figures that form groups of Christ's Passion. Brüggemann created the work to the glory of God - Ad Dei Honorem. The film conveys the experience of this work in a unique way. The camera recreates the Passion of the Lord, moves from station to station, dramatizes the Passion by focusing on the figures and involves the viewer directly. In addition, there is music by Ciboli and - during the Passion - Johann Sebastian Bach, which deepens the experience.

Director: Alfred Ehrhardt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Production: Alfred Ehrhardt-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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What is Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral about?
Hans Brüggemann, a woodcarver from the Lüneburg Heath, about whose life we ​​know very little, presents us with an impressive work that was originally intended for the Augustinian monastery of Bordesholm in Holstein. In a winged altarpiece that is 8 meters wide with the sides open, the master has created 460 individual figures that form groups of Christ's Passion. Brüggemann created the work to the glory of God - Ad Dei Honorem. The film conveys the experience of this work in a unique way. The camera recreates the Passion of the Lord, moves from station to station, dramatizes the Passion by focusing on the figures and involves the viewer directly. In addition, there is music by Ciboli and - during the Passion - Johann Sebastian Bach, which deepens the experience.
Who directed Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral?
Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral was directed by Alfred Ehrhardt.
How long is Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral?
Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral?
Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral is a Documentary film.
Where was Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral produced?
Ad Dei Honorem: Hans Brüggemann’s Passion altar from 1521 in Schleswig Cathedral was produced in Germany.