Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories (2015): Cast

This documentary explores the profound impact of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, weaving together interviews with figures like Peter Sellars and Emio Greco with the experiences of those involved in a performance. Set against the backdrop of a decaying church, the film follows a choir of homeless people and the Bach Choir & Orchestra as they rehearse the iconic piece. Through interwoven stories, the film reveals how the Passion resonates with personal relationships and explores universal themes of connection and shared humanity, all while examining the conductor's own complex history with the music.

• RG Director Ramón Gieling

• Peter Sellars as themselves
• EG Emio Greco as themselves
• SH Simon Halsey as themselves
• AE Anna Enquist as themselves

Also known as

• La Pasión según San Mateo
• Erbarme Dich! - Die Matthäus Passion
• Erbarme Dich - Historie pasyjne