Tilman Riemenschneider (1958)

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The important German wood sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (born around 1460) is considered to be artistically and socially established. He was a councillor in Würzburg and held several offices. In his works and in the way he conducted his office, he showed himself to be connected to the common people, who revered him. But he also had a patron in the art-loving Prince-Bishop Konrad von Thüngen. But when the peasants' uprising spread to Würzburg in 1525, Riemenschneider stood up for the rights of the peasants and opposed the use of soldiers, Thüngen became his bitter opponent. Although he initially flees from the superior forces, he returns after the uprising has been suppressed and imprisons Riemenschneider. Weeks later, he is released from prison. His hands were broken, but not his steadfastness.

Director: Helmut Spieß
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joachim Werzlau
Cinematography: Eugen Klagemann
Editing: Ursula Rudzki
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Helmut Spieß
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tilman Riemenschneider about?
The important German wood sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (born around 1460) is considered to be artistically and socially established. He was a councillor in Würzburg and held several offices. In his works and in the way he conducted his office, he showed himself to be connected to the common people, who revered him. But he also had a patron in the art-loving Prince-Bishop Konrad von Thüngen. But when the peasants' uprising spread to Würzburg in 1525, Riemenschneider stood up for the rights of the peasants and opposed the use of soldiers, Thüngen became his bitter opponent. Although he initially flees from the superior forces, he returns after the uprising has been suppressed and imprisons Riemenschneider. Weeks later, he is released from prison. His hands were broken, but not his steadfastness.
Who directed Tilman Riemenschneider?
Tilman Riemenschneider was directed by Helmut Spieß.
Who stars in Tilman Riemenschneider?
Tilman Riemenschneider stars Annekathrin Bürger, Kurt Oligmüller, Gerd Michael Henneberg, Emil Stöhr, Hartmut Reck, Gisela May.
How long is Tilman Riemenschneider?
Tilman Riemenschneider has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Tilman Riemenschneider?
Tilman Riemenschneider is a Drama film.
Where was Tilman Riemenschneider produced?
Tilman Riemenschneider was produced in East Germany, Germany.