Eugen Drewermann - Hommage

We cordially invite you to the theatrical premiere of a deeply moving tribute to Eugen Drewermann. Join us on a cinematic journey through the life and work of one of the most significant thinkers of our time. The film traces his courageous path and his tireless commitment to Christianity, freedom of thought, and peace. You can expect far more than a traditional portrait—look forward to a poetic manifesto for humanity.

Eugen Drewermann is a bridge-builder between heaven and the world. With the wisdom of a theologian, the keen intuition of a psychoanalyst, and the heartfelt language and empathy of a poet, Drewermann has passionately advocated for a Christianity that does not condemn people but heals them. He looks directly into people’s souls; he is a connoisseur of the soul, an interpreter of the soul. But he is also a voice of warning and a comforter, with the force of moral gravity and tender poetry. Injustice and the use of violence against human dignity and freedom provoke an angry protest in him. He is moving and inspiring. His thinking is passionate, and his relationship to the spirit and the divine is existentially dramatic. 

The film’s aim is to pay tribute to this man once again. Well-known colleagues speak about their experiences with him, and he himself once more articulates the fundamental motivations behind his work and his legacy. 

“A very successful, lyrical portrait. With meditative depth and delicate artistry, Victoria Knobloch’s film brings Eugen Drewermann’s wise soul to life in a way that touches the viewer deeply.”
Matthias Beier, Drewermann’s biographer

Following the film screening, there will be a panel discussion with Eugen Drewermann, Michael Albus, and Jörg-Dieter Kogel. The film’s director, Ms. Victoria Knobloch, will also be present that evening.