Der Schmied von Gent (2020)
Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s ‘magic opera’ enchants as a colourful cocktail of musical influences ranging from reminisces of Kurt Weill to baroque counterpoint. Co-produced with Nationaltheater Mannheim.
Director: Ersan Mondtag
Genre: Music
Release Date: February 28, 2020
Cast
- Leigh Melrose - Smee
- Kai Rüütel - Smee's wife
- Vuvu Mpofu - Astarte
- Daniel Arnaldos - Flipke
- Michael J. Scott - Slimbroek
- Leon Košavić - Duke of Alba
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ersan Mondtag
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Schmied von Gent about?
- Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s ‘magic opera’ enchants as a colourful cocktail of musical influences ranging from reminisces of Kurt Weill to baroque counterpoint. Co-produced with Nationaltheater Mannheim.
- Who directed Der Schmied von Gent?
- Der Schmied von Gent was directed by Ersan Mondtag.
- Who stars in Der Schmied von Gent?
- Der Schmied von Gent stars Leigh Melrose, Kai Rüütel, Vuvu Mpofu, Daniel Arnaldos, Michael J. Scott, Leon Košavić.
- What genre is Der Schmied von Gent?
- Der Schmied von Gent is a Music film.