Director Stölzl reveals mystical connection between church and theater

Philipp Stölzl spricht über die Verbindung von Kirche und Theater, inspiriert von Altöttings Gnadenkapelle, bei der Premiere seines neuen Stücks.
Philipp Stölzl talks about the connection between church and theater, inspired by Altötting's mercy chapel, at the premiere of his new play. (Symbolbild/MW)

Director Stölzl reveals mystical connection between church and theater

Altötting, Deutschland - On Saturday, the new work by Franz Xaver Kroetz, "Gschichtn vom Brandner Kasper", celebrated its premiere in the Residenztheater in Munich. Director Philipp Stölzl, known for his diverse productions in theater and film, not only took over the direction, but also designed the stage design. Stölzl took his inspiration from the Altötting valley of Marien, where he interprets the mercy chapel and its votive pictures as touching symbols for miracles and good. He feels a deep connection between the world of theater and the Catholicity and describes the "desire for pictures and magic" as mystical. [Domradio reports that ...]

But who is the man behind the stories of Brandner Kasper? Franz Xaver Kroetz, born on February 25, 1946 in Munich, has had a remarkable career. He became known in the 1970s with his socially critical pieces, which often address the fights of the poor and question the wealth society of West Germany. Kroetz not only made a name for himself as a playwright, but also as an actor and director and his works were performed internationally. [Wikipedia stated that ...]

a game with pictures and insights

With his productions,

Stölzl combines a deeper idea of ​​hereafter and a protective, loving force that is reflected in the votive images. He sees a kind of expression of the miracle in the stories behind these pictures. [Domradio realizes that ...] in his earlier work Kroetz often left the characters in a life full of social inadequacies, the silence of despair and the struggle for existential issues. His works are not only a mirror of society, but also a request for reflection on one's own life and your own responsibility. [Persee emphasizes that ...]

kroetz 'pieces are characterized by an emotional depth and an urgent social criticism. Some of his best -known pieces, such as "the nest" and "home work", address not only the individual fate, but also the all -social problems that often remain hidden. He is also known for his work on television, including roles in popular series and his contributions to "crime scene". Despite all the successes, Kroetz has repeatedly faced the challenges of the theater and further developed his works. [Wikipedia describes that ...]

from the stage to the film screen

In addition to his theater work, Stölzl also left big footsteps in the world of film, with projects such as "The Medicus" or "Goethe!" This versatility is reflected in his artistic approach, which is characterized by the interaction of image and narrative. In particular, the connection between the different art forms has always felt as an enrichment and uses it to bring stories to life. [Domradio reveals that ...]

kroetz 'influence and the topics he deals with in his pieces remain relevant today. The stories that he and his successors tell are of great importance not only for the theater, but also for society as a whole. They help to raise awareness of social issues and to encourage the viewers to think.

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