The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu

2015 3h 22m DE

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marlis Petersen
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Johan Reuter
Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Daniel Brenna
Alwa Schön
Susan Graham
Countess Geschwitz
Franz Grundheber
Schigolch
Martin Winkler
The Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Paul Groves
The Painter / African Prince
Elizabeth DeShong
The Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matthew Diamond
Writers: Frank Wedekind, Alban Berg
Languages: German
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 202 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Marlis Petersen and Johan Reuter and Daniel Brenna carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5219638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matthew Diamond directs. Alban Berg scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 202 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Original score by Alban Berg. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Marlis Petersen and Johan Reuter and Daniel Brenna carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt5219638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.