Der Zwerg

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Der Zwerg (2019)

Directed by Tobias Kratzer

Music · 1h 35m

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.

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Cast

E
Elena Tsallagova Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain Emily Magee Ghita, her attendant
D
David Butt Philip Der Zwerg Mick Morris Mehnert Der Zwerg (actor)
P
Philipp Jekal Don Estoban, the chamberlain
F
Flurina Stucki Maid
A
Amber Fasquelle Maid
M
Maliu Vaahtoluoto Maid
S
So Young Park Companion
K
Kristina Häger Companion

Crew

Director
Tobias Kratzer

Details

Release date
2019-03-27
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Music
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany