Benjamin, dernière nuit (2016)
German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In Benjamin, dernière nuit, composer Michel Tabachnik and librettist Régis Debray examine this life cruelly cut short by despair in the face of Nazism. Experience the opera here in its highly acclaimed 2016 premiere production at the Lyon Opera.
Director: John Fulljames
Genre: Music
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Cast
- Jean-Noël Briend - Walter Benjamin, singer
- Sava Lolov - Walter Benjamin, actor
- Michaela Kušteková - Asja Lacis
- Michaela Selinger - Hannah Arendt
- Charles Rice - Arthur Koestler
- Scott Wilde - Gershom Sholem
- Jeff Martin - Bertolt Brecht
- Gilles Ragon - André Gide
- Kàroly Szemerèdy - Max Horkheimer
- Elsa Rigmor Thiemann - Mme Henny Gurland
Screenplay
Music: Michel Tabachnik
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benjamin, dernière nuit about?
- German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In Benjamin, dernière nuit, composer Michel Tabachnik and librettist Régis Debray examine this life cruelly cut short by despair in the face of Nazism. Experience the opera here in its highly acclaimed 2016 premiere production at the Lyon Opera.
- Who directed Benjamin, dernière nuit?
- Benjamin, dernière nuit was directed by John Fulljames.
- Who stars in Benjamin, dernière nuit?
- Benjamin, dernière nuit stars Jean-Noël Briend, Sava Lolov, Michaela Kušteková, Michaela Selinger, Charles Rice, Scott Wilde.
- How long is Benjamin, dernière nuit?
- Benjamin, dernière nuit has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Benjamin, dernière nuit?
- Benjamin, dernière nuit is a Music film.