Der Zwerg
2019, German. Directed by Tobias Kratzer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Tobias KratzerDirector
- Elena TsallagovaDonna Clara, Infanta of Spain
- Emily MageeGhita, her attendant
- David Butt PhilipDer Zwerg
- Mick Morris MehnertDer Zwerg (actor)
- Philipp JekalDon Estoban, the chamberlain
- Flurina StuckiMaid
- Amber FasquelleMaid
- Maliu VaahtoluotoMaid
- So Young ParkCompanion
- Kristina HägerCompanion
Details
- Released
- 27 March 2019
- Country
- Germany
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Der Zwerg runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Who directed Der Zwerg?
Der Zwerg (2019) was directed by Tobias Kratzer and stars Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip.