The Ring Cycle: Siegfried (1992)

The Ring Cycle: Siegfried (1992) poster

SECOND DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Alberich's brother Mime raises the orphan Siegfried, hoping that Siegfried will kill Fafner and enable Mime to gain the ring. Mime attempts unsuccessfully to reforge the Nothung. Fulfilling prophecy, Siegfried reforges the sword himself and kills Fafner, who has the form of a dragon. When he accidentally tastes the dragon's blood spilt on his hands, Siegfried understands the song of a woodbird, who instructs him to take the Ring from Fafner. Reading Mime's thoughts of betrayal, Siegfried kills the dwarf as well. The woodbird also informs Siegfried of a mysterious woman asleep in the midst of fire, and Siegfried sets off to find her. After defeating a disguised Wotan and breaking his spear, Siegfried successfully awakes Brünnhilde, and the two fall in love. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1992.

Director: Horant H. Hohlfeld
Genre: Music
Runtime: 244 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Wagner
Production: Bayreuther Festspiele
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ring Cycle: Siegfried about?
SECOND DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Alberich's brother Mime raises the orphan Siegfried, hoping that Siegfried will kill Fafner and enable Mime to gain the ring. Mime attempts unsuccessfully to reforge the Nothung. Fulfilling prophecy, Siegfried reforges the sword himself and kills Fafner, who has the form of a dragon. When he accidentally tastes the dragon's blood spilt on his hands, Siegfried understands the song of a woodbird, who instructs him to take the Ring from Fafner. Reading Mime's thoughts of betrayal, Siegfried kills the dwarf as well. The woodbird also informs Siegfried of a mysterious woman asleep in the midst of fire, and Siegfried sets off to find her. After defeating a disguised Wotan and breaking his spear, Siegfried successfully awakes Brünnhilde, and the two fall in love. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1992.
Who directed The Ring Cycle: Siegfried?
The Ring Cycle: Siegfried was directed by Horant H. Hohlfeld.
Who stars in The Ring Cycle: Siegfried?
The Ring Cycle: Siegfried stars John Tomlinson, Siegfried Jerusalem, Anne Evans, Graham Clark, Birgitta Svendén, Günter von Kannen.
How long is The Ring Cycle: Siegfried?
The Ring Cycle: Siegfried has a runtime of 4h 4m (244 minutes).
What genre is The Ring Cycle: Siegfried?
The Ring Cycle: Siegfried is a Music film.
Where was The Ring Cycle: Siegfried produced?
The Ring Cycle: Siegfried was produced in Germany.