Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
Synopsis
Jewish and Christian music merge in this film about one of the oldest choirs in Germany, the choir in Magdeburg Cathedral, which has been performing together with the head cantor of the Jewish community in West Berlin, Estrongo Nachama, since 1980. The choir already existed when Walther von der Vogelweide celebrated Christmas here; the cathedral has survived devastation and wars, most recently the bombing of Magdeburg in January 1945. The choir sings "Oh, how the city lies so desolate, which was full of people". The choir now rehearses and sings together with Estrongo Nachama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Irmgard Ritterbusch, Peter Rocha
- Original Title
- Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Rocha
Irmgard Ritterbusch, Peter Rocha
Karl Farber
Ilse Gebhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Farber
Director of Photography
Irmgard Ritterbusch
Writer
Ilse Gebhardt
Editor
Peter Rocha
Director
Peter Rocha
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg about?
Jewish and Christian music merge in this film about one of the oldest choirs in Germany, the choir in Magdeburg Cathedral, which has been performing together with the head cantor of the Jewish community in West Berlin, Estrongo Nachama, since 1980. The choir already existed when Walther von der Vogelweide celebrated Christmas here; the cathedral has survived devastation and wars, most recently the bombing of Magdeburg in January 1945. The choir sings "Oh, how the city lies so desolate, which was full of people". The choir now rehearses and sings together with Estrongo Nachama.
Who directed Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was directed by Peter Rocha.
Who stars in Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg?
The principal cast of Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg includes Katharina Lind, Estrongo Nachama.
When was Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg released and how long is it?
Das Singen im Dom zu Magdeburg was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 20m.