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The epic staging of Oberammergau's Passion Play

Video. This German Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634

Updated: 16/09/2022 - 15:59 GMT+2

Euronews Culture speaks to Frederik Mayet who plays Jesus in the once in a decade performances of the Oberammergau Passion Play.

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