The Black Rider
Der schwarze Reiter
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes documentary of "The Black Rider/Der schwarze Reiter" or "The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets" a "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits, and writer William S. Burroughs. The story is based on a German folktale called "Der Freischütz", which had previously been made into an opera by Carl Maria von Weber. Here we meet the makers and the ensemble of the Thalia Theater production in Hamburg that opened on March 31, 1990.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theo Janssen, Ralph Quinke
- Original Title
- Der schwarze Reiter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theo Janssen, Ralph Quinke
Department Leadership Roster
Theo Janssen
Director
Ralph Quinke
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Rider
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What is The Black Rider about?
A behind-the-scenes documentary of "The Black Rider/Der schwarze Reiter" or "The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets" a "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits, and writer William S. Burroughs. The story is based on a German folktale called "Der Freischütz", which had previously been made into an opera by Carl Maria von Weber. Here we meet the makers and the ensemble of the Thalia Theater production in Hamburg that opened on March 31, 1990.
Who directed The Black Rider?
The Black Rider was directed by Theo Janssen, Ralph Quinke.
Who stars in The Black Rider?
The principal cast of The Black Rider includes Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, William S. Burroughs.
When was The Black Rider released and how long is it?
The Black Rider was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.