Wagner: Die Walküre

1980 3h 36m DE

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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The second part of Patrice Chérau's epoch-making Bayreuth Ring is a radical re-imagining of Die Walküre, unprecedented in its psychological penetration. This production of " Die Walkure," staged as part of Patrice Chereau's Centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the completion of the "Ring," this lavish performance features Donald McIntyre as Wotan, Peter Hofmann as Siegmund, and Gweneth Jones as Brunnhilde; Pierre Boulez conducts the Orchester Der Bayreuther Festspiel.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Peter Hofmann
Siegmund
Matti Salminen
Hunding
Donald McIntyre
Wotan
Jeannine Altmeyer
Sieglinde
Gwyneth Jones
Brünnhilde
Hanna Schwarz
Fricka
Katie Clarke
Helmwige
Carmen Reppel
Gerhilde

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Large
Writers: Richard Wagner
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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At 216 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Part of the "Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen 1980" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Richard Wagner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Peter Hofmann and Matti Salminen and Donald McIntyre carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0275781 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Brian Large directs. Richard Wagner scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

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1At 216 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
246 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen 1980" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Richard Wagner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Peter Hofmann and Matti Salminen and Donald McIntyre carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0275781 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.