Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories (2015)

Plot

"Erbarme dich - Matthäus Passion Stories" weaves together personal reflections on Bach’s St Matthew Passion from influential figures like Peter Sellars, Emio Greco, Simon Halsey, and painter Rinke Nijburg. Set against the backdrop of a dilapidated church, they share their profound connections to the piece while a choir of homeless individuals and Pieter Jan Leusink’s Bach Choir & Orchestra prepare for a performance. Leusink, who also grapples with a haunting past tied to the music, serves as a central figure, highlighting how the St Matthew Passion transcends differences, uniting generations and relationships through Bach's timeless secrets.