Dance of the Seven Veils (1970)
A comic strip in 7 episodes on the life of Richard Strauss 1864-1949
Russell’s composer biopics were usually labours of love. This was the opposite: he regarded Strauss’s music as 'bombastic, sham and hollow', and despised the composer for claiming to be apolitical while cosying up to the Nazi regime. Strauss is depicted in a variety of grotesquely caricatured situations: attacked by nuns after adopting Nietzsche’s philosophy, duels with jealous husbands, literally batters his critics into submission with his music, and glorifies the women in his life and fantasies.
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy, Music, Drama
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: February 15, 1970
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Richard Strauss
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
composer, biography
More Films by Director: Ken Russell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dance of the Seven Veils about?
- Russell’s composer biopics were usually labours of love. This was the opposite: he regarded Strauss’s music as 'bombastic, sham and hollow', and despised the composer for claiming to be apolitical while cosying up to the Nazi regime. Strauss is depicted in a variety of grotesquely caricatured situations: attacked by nuns after adopting Nietzsche’s philosophy, duels with jealous husbands, literally batters his critics into submission with his music, and glorifies the women in his life and fantasies.
- Who directed Dance of the Seven Veils?
- Dance of the Seven Veils was directed by Ken Russell.
- Who stars in Dance of the Seven Veils?
- Dance of the Seven Veils stars Christopher Gable, Judith Paris, Kenneth Colley, James Mellor, Vladek Sheybal, Imogen Claire.
- How long is Dance of the Seven Veils?
- Dance of the Seven Veils has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Dance of the Seven Veils?
- Dance of the Seven Veils is a TV Movie, Comedy, Music, Drama film.
- Where was Dance of the Seven Veils produced?
- Dance of the Seven Veils was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Dance of the Seven Veils?
- The themes of Dance of the Seven Veils include: Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.