The Raft of the Medusa (2018)
Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
Director: Romeo Castellucci
Genre: Music
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: March 26, 2018
Cast
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Raft of the Medusa about?
- Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
- Who directed The Raft of the Medusa?
- The Raft of the Medusa was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
- Who stars in The Raft of the Medusa?
- The Raft of the Medusa stars Dale Duesing, Bo Skovhus, Lenneke Ruiten.
- How long is The Raft of the Medusa?
- The Raft of the Medusa has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Raft of the Medusa?
- The Raft of the Medusa is a Music film.