Die große Passion (2011)

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A documentary film in the style of Direct Cinema about the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play. From the preparations in 2008 to the last performance in the fall of 2010, the focus is on Christian Stückl, an obsessed theater maker who struggles with a centuries-old tradition and the challenges of the reality of a Bavarian village. The film shows the life behind the façade of the biblical spectacle in the field of tension between commerce and art, the provinces and the wider world, God and people.

Director: Jörg Adolph
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 145 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die große Passion about?
A documentary film in the style of Direct Cinema about the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play. From the preparations in 2008 to the last performance in the fall of 2010, the focus is on Christian Stückl, an obsessed theater maker who struggles with a centuries-old tradition and the challenges of the reality of a Bavarian village. The film shows the life behind the façade of the biblical spectacle in the field of tension between commerce and art, the provinces and the wider world, God and people.
Who directed Die große Passion?
Die große Passion was directed by Jörg Adolph.
How long is Die große Passion?
Die große Passion has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
What genre is Die große Passion?
Die große Passion is a Documentary film.
Where was Die große Passion produced?
Die große Passion was produced in Germany.