Matthias Schlüter - Das Saueralnd und die Harley-Meditation

“Gliding smoothly through the curves of the Sauerland region on my Harley-Davidson has a meditative quality,” says Matthias Schlüter. The internationally acclaimed theater actor is probably best known to most in the Sauerland for his portrayal of Sam Hawkins at the Elspe Festival. In this interview, he explains that his interpretation of the famous Karl May character has far more depth than one might expect. He discusses the fundamentals of his work as a stage actor. Above all, he offers a profound insight into what provides him with the perfect balance: cruising through the Sauerland on a Harley-Davidson. The freedom he experiences is meditative for him, transforming the roads of the Sauerland into a place of spiritual solitude – always precisely where he feels most at ease. ... 00:00:00 - Opening Credits 00:01:44 - Introduction of Matthias Schlüter 00:04:24 - On the role of Sam Hawkins in Elspe 00:10:56 - His understanding of stage acting 00:21:06 - Sauerland culture and the shooting festival 00:27:29 - The Harley meditation 00:59:17 - Closing