The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come (1991)
This video opera incorporates improvised singing and some unusual instruments. The narrative centres around a Queen who, fearing revolution, seeks to find out what goes on outside her castle walls. Her personal joys and emotions and those of her people are woven into a collage of sound and imagery climaxing in the attempted murder of the young crown Prince and the siege of the castle.
Director: Akiko Hada
Genre: Music
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Hermione Zittlau - Queen
- Gunter Puttrich-Reignard - Counsellor
- Marc Brandenburg - Dancer
- Julia Eckey - Working Girl
- Johnny Langer - Crown Prince
- Charlotte Greig - Announcer
Screenplay
Music: Helen McCookerybook, Lester Square
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Akiko Hada
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come about?
- This video opera incorporates improvised singing and some unusual instruments. The narrative centres around a Queen who, fearing revolution, seeks to find out what goes on outside her castle walls. Her personal joys and emotions and those of her people are woven into a collage of sound and imagery climaxing in the attempted murder of the young crown Prince and the siege of the castle.
- Who directed The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come?
- The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come was directed by Akiko Hada.
- Who stars in The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come?
- The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come stars Hermione Zittlau, Gunter Puttrich-Reignard, Marc Brandenburg, Julia Eckey, Johnny Langer, Charlotte Greig.
- How long is The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come?
- The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come?
- The Fall Of A Queen, Or The Taste Of Fruit To Come is a Music film.