Passion Play - Oberammergau (1920-1930)

Passion Play - Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany. The Oberammergau Passion Play, given every 10 years in this town in Bavaria; started in 1633 (the years were later changed to those ending in 0). This one probably from 1920 or 1930. Filmed from back centre of audience; stage is like a temple. Chorus all in long white robes; stand across stage; then move to sides of proscenium as curtains open. Scene w/ angel on stage. Next; some priests & altar boys walk onstage. Brief shot of curtains closing at end of crucifixion scene. Another scene; a line of people in robes; w/ some sort of crowns or head dresses. The Passion play is a medieval theatre form depicting the suffering; crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Catholicism; pageants. Religion; Christianity. FILM ID:2404.1 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT