Die Lage (2012)
Thomas Heise’s film reframes Pope Benedict XVI’s September 2011 visit to Erfurt not as a triumphal “Pope-mania” spectacle but as a meticulously orchestrated state ritual. In austere black-and-white, the omnipresent pontiff yields to police, snipers, security guards and a nervous premier, all in rigid protocol amidst Thuringia’s Catholic enclave. Under the cathedral’s slogan, “We are all together in our beliefs,” Heise quietly asks whether such choreographed faith still holds meaning.
Director: Thomas Heise
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 15, 2012
Cast
- Benedict XVI - Himself
Screenplay
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Lage about?
- Thomas Heise’s film reframes Pope Benedict XVI’s September 2011 visit to Erfurt not as a triumphal “Pope-mania” spectacle but as a meticulously orchestrated state ritual. In austere black-and-white, the omnipresent pontiff yields to police, snipers, security guards and a nervous premier, all in rigid protocol amidst Thuringia’s Catholic enclave. Under the cathedral’s slogan, “We are all together in our beliefs,” Heise quietly asks whether such choreographed faith still holds meaning.
- Who directed Die Lage?
- Die Lage was directed by Thomas Heise.
- Who stars in Die Lage?
- Die Lage stars Benedict XVI.
- How long is Die Lage?
- Die Lage has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Die Lage?
- Die Lage is a Documentary film.
- Where was Die Lage produced?
- Die Lage was produced in Germany.