Tales of Hoffmann (1916)
This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
Director: Richard Oswald
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: February 26, 1916
Cast
- Kurt Wolowsky - junger Hoffmann
- Max Ruhbeck - Onkel
- Paula Ronay - Tante
- Werner Krauss - Conte Dapertutto
- Friedrich Kühne - Coppelius, Brillenhändler
- Lupu Pick - Spalanzani, Direktor eines Museums
- Ernst Ludwig - Rat Crespel
- Nelly Ridon - Frau Rat Crespel
- Ruth Oswald - kleine Antonia
- Andreas Van Horn - Dr. Mirakel
Screenplay
Production: Lothar Stark-Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Richard Oswald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tales of Hoffmann about?
- This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
- Who directed Tales of Hoffmann?
- Tales of Hoffmann was directed by Richard Oswald.
- Who stars in Tales of Hoffmann?
- Tales of Hoffmann stars Kurt Wolowsky, Max Ruhbeck, Paula Ronay, Werner Krauss, Friedrich Kühne, Lupu Pick.
- How long is Tales of Hoffmann?
- Tales of Hoffmann has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Tales of Hoffmann?
- Tales of Hoffmann is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was Tales of Hoffmann produced?
- Tales of Hoffmann was produced in Germany.