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Tilman Riemenschneider

December 5, 1958 1h 38m

Originally released in 1958. Tilman Riemenschneider is a drama film. directed by Helmut Spieß.

Starring Annekathrin Bürger, Kurt Oligmüller, and Gerd Michael Henneberg

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who directed Tilman Riemenschneider?

Tilman Riemenschneider was directed by Helmut Spieß.

How long is Tilman Riemenschneider?

Tilman Riemenschneider has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Tilman Riemenschneider released?

Tilman Riemenschneider was released on December 5, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tilman Riemenschneider?

The main cast of Tilman Riemenschneider includes Annekathrin Bürger, Kurt Oligmüller, Gerd Michael Henneberg, Emil Stöhr, Hartmut Reck.