Der Bärenhäuter

About the show

After returning from the Thirty Years’ War, Hans Kraft loses a wager with Saint Peter and is punished by the devil: he must wear a bearskin, remain unwashed, and find a woman who stays faithful to him for three years. The youngest daughter Luise accepts half his ring and remains true despite his appearance. Hans is redeemed, escapes the devil, and returns to Luise after helping defend a castle from attack.