Dance of the Seven Veils
“A comic strip in 7 episodes on the life of Richard Strauss 1864-1949”
Synopsis
Russell's composer biopics were usually labours of love. However, this was the opposite: Russell regarded the music of Richard Strauss 'bombastic, sham and hollow', and despised the composer for claiming to be apolitical while cosying up to the Nazi regime. Strauss is depicted in a variety of grotesquely caricatured situations: attacked by nuns after adopting Nietzsche's philosophy, duels with jealous husbands, literally batters his critics into submission with his music, and glorifies the women in his life and fantasies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Dance of the Seven Veils
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance of the Seven Veils
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What is Dance of the Seven Veils about?
Russell's composer biopics were usually labours of love. However, this was the opposite: Russell regarded the music of Richard Strauss 'bombastic, sham and hollow', and despised the composer for claiming to be apolitical while cosying up to the Nazi regime. Strauss is depicted in a variety of grotesquely caricatured situations: attacked by nuns after adopting Nietzsche's philosophy, duels with jealous husbands, literally batters his critics into submission with his music, and glorifies the women in his life and fantasies.
Who directed Dance of the Seven Veils?
Dance of the Seven Veils was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Dance of the Seven Veils?
The principal cast of Dance of the Seven Veils includes Christopher Gable, Judith Paris, Kenneth Colley, James Mellor, Vladek Sheybal.
When was Dance of the Seven Veils released and how long is it?
Dance of the Seven Veils was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Dance of the Seven Veils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dance of the Seven Veils was composed by Richard Strauss.