AUFERSTEHUNG - A FILM TALE ABOUT LOVE, FAITH AND THE INCOMPREHENSIBLE

Easter 1623 saw the Auferstehungshistorie, or History of the Resurrection, by Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672) first performed in Dresden. The court conductor in Dresden and first German composer of world renown, Schütz created this musical masterwork at the age of only 38. The Ensemble Polyharmonique, Giulia Russo, Christian Zacharas (Robozee) and CentreFilms now retell the RESURRECTION, with uniquely beautiful singing, expressive dance and technical refinement. They give space to the incredible, the search for truth and certainty, and the touching biblical love story of Jesus and Mary Magdalen, developing current images from this 400-year-old music that are overwhelming and moving. Baroque music interpreted from our contemporary gaze, Early Music combined with an urban dance scene – sound, text and image and the combination of two cultures merge in one highly expressive music film which is quite unlike any that has come before.

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At Easter in 2023, this film tale of love, faith and the incomprehensible premiered in Dresden. Welcome to the 21st century, dear Heinrich Schütz! And welcome to a new, magical experience of music, dear viewers!