Der Freischütz
Synopsis
A troubled marksman, desperate to secure love and status, turns to forbidden magic in a rural community ruled by superstition and ritual. This stark television adaptation strips Weber’s Romantic opera of spectacle, recasting it as a bleak folk-horror parable about fear, failure, and the cost of choosing certainty over conscience.
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Der Freischütz (1988)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Loriot
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Friedrich Kind
- Original Score
- Carl Maria von Weber
- Original Title
- Der Freischütz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Loriot
Johann Friedrich Kind
Carl Maria von Weber
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Loriot
Director
Johann Friedrich Kind
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What is Der Freischütz about?
A troubled marksman, desperate to secure love and status, turns to forbidden magic in a rural community ruled by superstition and ritual. This stark television adaptation strips Weber’s Romantic opera of spectacle, recasting it as a bleak folk-horror parable about fear, failure, and the cost of choosing certainty over conscience.
Who directed Der Freischütz?
Der Freischütz was directed by Loriot.
Who stars in Der Freischütz?
The principal cast of Der Freischütz includes Michael Ebbecke, Nany Johnson, Ulrike Sonntag, Siegmund Nimsgern, Uwe Heilmann.
When was Der Freischütz released and how long is it?
Der Freischütz was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Freischütz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Freischütz was composed by Carl Maria von Weber.