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The Judas of Tyrol (1933)

Directed by Franz Osten

Overview

In the year 1810, the Tyrol is suffering under French occupation.  A servant, who believes himself oppressed and disenfranchised by the peasants, dreams of being allowed to play Christ in the yearly Passion Play.  Instead, he is forced to play Judas and soon the lines of reality blur:  he betrays the location of Andreas Hofer, hidden by the farmers, breaks under the weight of his guilt and suffers Judas’ fate.

Length 82 minutes

Actors

Fritz Rasp | Camilla Spira | Marianne Hoppe | Inez Allegri | Theodor Loos