Professor Bernhardi
Synopsis
Thomas Ostermeier’s productions of classic plays which visit Britain from the Schaubühne in Berlin, of which he is artistic director, usually display at least one crucial element of flagrant reconceptualisation. In this case, however, what distinguishes his new version (edited with Florian Borchmeyer) of Arthur Schnitzler’s 1912 drama is its resolutely low-key approach. It is Hartmann’s composure that personifies the tone of the production. The set is simply a white box on which locations and descriptions are written for each act (“photographs on the walls” is, yes, written on the wall), and the affair is played as an administrative rather than a political or moral issue.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Ostermeier
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Schnitzler
- Original Title
- Professor Bernhardi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Ostermeier
Arthur Schnitzler
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Ostermeier
Director
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What is Professor Bernhardi about?
Thomas Ostermeier’s productions of classic plays which visit Britain from the Schaubühne in Berlin, of which he is artistic director, usually display at least one crucial element of flagrant reconceptualisation. In this case, however, what distinguishes his new version (edited with Florian Borchmeyer) of Arthur Schnitzler’s 1912 drama is its resolutely low-key approach. It is Hartmann’s composure that personifies the tone of the production. The set is simply a white box on which locations and descriptions are written for each act (“photographs on the walls” is, yes, written on the wall), and the affair is played as an administrative rather than a political or moral issue.
Who directed Professor Bernhardi?
Professor Bernhardi was directed by Thomas Ostermeier.
Who stars in Professor Bernhardi?
The principal cast of Professor Bernhardi includes Not specified.
When was Professor Bernhardi released and how long is it?
Professor Bernhardi was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.