Der Zwerg (2019)
Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
Director: Tobias Kratzer
Genre: Music
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 27, 2019
Cast
- Elena Tsallagova - Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
- Emily Magee - Ghita, her attendant
- David Butt Philip - Der Zwerg
- Mick Morris Mehnert - Der Zwerg (actor)
- Philipp Jekal - Don Estoban, the chamberlain
- Flurina Stucki - Maid
- Amber Fasquelle - Maid
- Maliu Vaahtoluoto - Maid
- So Young Park - Companion
- Kristina Häger - Companion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Tobias Kratzer
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Zwerg about?
- Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
- Who directed Der Zwerg?
- Der Zwerg was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
- Who stars in Der Zwerg?
- Der Zwerg stars Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip, Mick Morris Mehnert, Philipp Jekal, Flurina Stucki.
- How long is Der Zwerg?
- Der Zwerg has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Der Zwerg?
- Der Zwerg is a Music film.
- Where was Der Zwerg produced?
- Der Zwerg was produced in Germany.