The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik (2009)
In the small town of Pruchnik in the southeastern part of Poland villagers gather every year on Good Friday to "punish" Judas for his betrayal of Jesus. A larger-than-life straw puppet with a hooked nose is dragged through town, beaten, decapitated, burnt and thrown in the river. The film explores the thin line between pagan and Christian rites while exposing the sometimes brutal and blatantly anti-semitic undercurrents of Christian practice.
Director: Andreas Horvath, Monika Muskala
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Country: Austria
Language: Polski
Original Language: en
Keywords
religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik about?
- In the small town of Pruchnik in the southeastern part of Poland villagers gather every year on Good Friday to "punish" Judas for his betrayal of Jesus. A larger-than-life straw puppet with a hooked nose is dragged through town, beaten, decapitated, burnt and thrown in the river. The film explores the thin line between pagan and Christian rites while exposing the sometimes brutal and blatantly anti-semitic undercurrents of Christian practice.
- Who directed The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik?
- The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik was directed by Andreas Horvath, Monika Muskala.
- How long is The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik?
- The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik?
- The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik produced?
- The Passion According to the Polish Community of Pruchnik was produced in Austria.