Weber: Der Freischütz (2024)
A godforsaken village in Germany shortly after the Thirty Years’ War: The young scrivener Max loves Agathe, daughter of the head forester Kuno. But to marry her, the inexperienced marksman Max must participate in an archaic tradition and score in a shooting trial – an unfulfillable challenge for him. The dubious war veteran Kaspar knows about this. He convinces the scrivener to meet him at Wolf’s Glen at midnight to forge “free bullets” that never miss their target. Max, who does not see any other way out of his unfortunate situation, sells his soul to the devil. Not knowing about the catch behind this deal: while six of the cursed bullets will hit the desired target, the seventh lies in the devil’s hands.
Director: Philipp Stölzl
Genre: Music
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: August 16, 2024
Cast
- Liviu Holender - Ottokar
- Franz Hawlata - Kuno
- Nikola Hillebrand - Agathe
- Katharina Ruckgaber - Ähnchen
- Christof Fischesser - Kaspar
- Mauro Peter - Max
- Moritz von Treuenfels - Samiel
Music: Carl Maria von Weber
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
opera, filmed opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Weber: Der Freischütz about?
- A godforsaken village in Germany shortly after the Thirty Years’ War: The young scrivener Max loves Agathe, daughter of the head forester Kuno. But to marry her, the inexperienced marksman Max must participate in an archaic tradition and score in a shooting trial – an unfulfillable challenge for him. The dubious war veteran Kaspar knows about this. He convinces the scrivener to meet him at Wolf’s Glen at midnight to forge “free bullets” that never miss their target. Max, who does not see any other way out of his unfortunate situation, sells his soul to the devil. Not knowing about the catch behind this deal: while six of the cursed bullets will hit the desired target, the seventh lies in the devil’s hands.
- Who directed Weber: Der Freischütz?
- Weber: Der Freischütz was directed by Philipp Stölzl.
- Who stars in Weber: Der Freischütz?
- Weber: Der Freischütz stars Liviu Holender, Franz Hawlata, Nikola Hillebrand, Katharina Ruckgaber, Christof Fischesser, Mauro Peter.
- How long is Weber: Der Freischütz?
- Weber: Der Freischütz has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Weber: Der Freischütz?
- Weber: Der Freischütz is a Music film.
- Where was Weber: Der Freischütz produced?
- Weber: Der Freischütz was produced in Germany.