The Marksman
Der Freischütz - WEBER
Synopsis
Max, a young hunter, must win a shooting competition to claim the hand of his beloved Agathe. But on the eve of the competition, seemingly having lost all shooting prowess, Max allows himself to be convinced by his rival Kaspar to make a pact with the devil to use seven magic bullets which never miss their target. Wagner said that Carl Maria von Weber’s early-Romantic gem was the most German of German operas. With touches of the eerie supernatural, Der Freischütz is an irresistible mix of colourful folklore, tender romance, and a passionate struggle between good and evil - all captured in Weber’s tuneful and dramatic score. Successful Russian theatre, opera and film director Kirill Serebrennikov makes his debut in Amsterdam. In his approach to the opera, the struggle for success is transposed from the world of hunters and that of artists.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirill Serebrennikov
- Original Title
- Der Freischütz - WEBER
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirill Serebrennikov
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What is The Marksman about?
Max, a young hunter, must win a shooting competition to claim the hand of his beloved Agathe. But on the eve of the competition, seemingly having lost all shooting prowess, Max allows himself to be convinced by his rival Kaspar to make a pact with the devil to use seven magic bullets which never miss their target. Wagner said that Carl Maria von Weber’s early-Romantic gem was the most German of German operas. With touches of the eerie supernatural, Der Freischütz is an irresistible mix of colourful folklore, tender romance, and a passionate struggle between good and evil - all captured in Weber’s tuneful and dramatic score. Successful Russian theatre, opera and film director Kirill Serebrennikov makes his debut in Amsterdam. In his approach to the opera, the struggle for success is transposed from the world of hunters and that of artists.
Who directed The Marksman?
The Marksman was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov.
Who stars in The Marksman?
The principal cast of The Marksman includes Michael Wilmering, James Platt, Johanni van Oostrum, Ying Fang, Günther Groissböck.
When was The Marksman released and how long is it?
The Marksman was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.