Tilman Riemenschneider
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Spieß
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Barckhausen, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Tilman Riemenschneider
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Spieß
Joachim Barckhausen, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
Joachim Werzlau
Eugen Klagemann
Ursula Rudzki
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Spieß
Director
Joachim Barckhausen
Writer
Alexander Stenbock-Fermor
Writer
Ursula Rudzki
Editor
Joachim Werzlau
Original Music Composer
Eugen Klagemann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tilman Riemenschneider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tilman Riemenschneider
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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?
The principal cast of Tilman Riemenschneider includes Annekathrin Bürger, Kurt Oligmüller, Gerd Michael Henneberg, Emil Stöhr, Hartmut Reck.
When was Tilman Riemenschneider released and how long is it?
Tilman Riemenschneider was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Tilman Riemenschneider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tilman Riemenschneider was composed by Joachim Werzlau.