| PASSION PLAYERS PREPARE Villagers in Oberammergau prepare to put on the Passion. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 281381 | |
| Clip Number: | 281381-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 59/74 | |
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| Location: | Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1959 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: Easter | |
| Description: | PASSION PLAY PREPARATION AT OBERAMMERGAU Villagers in Oberammergau prepare to put on the Passion. The performance of the play has been a tradition in the village for hundreds of years, it takes place every 10 years. Make-up is forbidden which is why all the actors have to grow beards. Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany Panning shot village in valley surrounded by mountains. SV Villagers who are going to take part in the play. Some of the men wearing beards leaving church. C/U two little girls coming out of church. Panning C/U two bearded locals. C/U two children. SV Pan men of the village, all with beards, chatting amongst themselves about their parts in the play. C/U old house, on the walls can be seen murals. Various shots men sitting round table chatting and drinking. SV Two types seated at table. SV Another group seated at table. Various C/Us of individuals involved in the play: producer George Lang, he is a sculptor. Anton Preisinger, he is an innkeeper and takes the part of Christ. Irmgard Dengg sitting at her typewriter, she takes part of Virgin Mary. C/U carpenter Werner Bierling, he takes the part of John. C/U Anneliese Mayr, she takes the part of Mary Magdalane. C/U Hans Schwaighover, he is a sculptor and takes the part of Judas. C/U Hans Mayersen who is a wood carver and takes the part of Peter. | |
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