Movie Description
Der Zwerg
(2019)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
Ghita, her attendant
Der Zwerg
Der Zwerg (actor)
Don Estoban, the chamberlain
Maid
Maid
Maid
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Facts
Original TitleDer Zwerg
Status Released
Release Information
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2019-03-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
Genres
- Music
