Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird (1975)
This documentary shows the German Peasants’ War between 1524 and 1525 and looks at the role of Thomas Müntzer in it. Müntzer, who was a follower and admirer of Martin Luther, directed his resistance not only against the clerical authorities ruled by the papacy, but also against the secular worldly order. In Mühlhausen, Müntzer worked as a pastor in the Marienkirche and later became an agitator and promoter of the violent liberation of the peasants. Luther distanced himself from Müntzer at the beginning of the Peasant Wars. In the battle of Frankenhausen the rebels were completely defeated, Müntzer captured, tortured and publicly executed on May 27, 1525.
Director: Wolfgang Bartsch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 25, 1975
Cast
- Norbert Christian - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Reiner Bredemeyer
Cinematography: Franz Thoms
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Wolfgang Bartsch
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird about?
- This documentary shows the German Peasants’ War between 1524 and 1525 and looks at the role of Thomas Müntzer in it. Müntzer, who was a follower and admirer of Martin Luther, directed his resistance not only against the clerical authorities ruled by the papacy, but also against the secular worldly order. In Mühlhausen, Müntzer worked as a pastor in the Marienkirche and later became an agitator and promoter of the violent liberation of the peasants. Luther distanced himself from Müntzer at the beginning of the Peasant Wars. In the battle of Frankenhausen the rebels were completely defeated, Müntzer captured, tortured and publicly executed on May 27, 1525.
- Who directed Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird?
- Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird was directed by Wolfgang Bartsch.
- Who stars in Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird?
- Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird stars Norbert Christian.
- How long is Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird?
- Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird?
- Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird produced?
- Dass ihnen der arme Mann Feind wird was produced in East Germany, Germany.