Tales of Hoffmann
Hoffmanns Erzählungen
Synopsis
This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kurt Wolowsky
junger Hoffmann
Max Ruhbeck
Onkel
Paula Ronay
Tante
Werner Krauss
Conte Dapertutto
Friedrich Kühne
Coppelius, Brillenhändler
Lupu Pick
Spalanzani, Direktor eines Museums
Ernst Ludwig
Rat Crespel
Nelly Ridon
Frau Rat Crespel
Ruth Oswald
kleine Antonia
Andreas Van Horn
Dr. Mirakel
Erich Kaiser-Titz
E.T.A. Hoffmann
Ferdinand Bonn
Stadtrat Lindorf
Käte Oswald
Schauspielerin
Alice Hechy
Olympia, Automat
Thea Sandten
Giulietta
Louis Neher
Schlemihl
Ressel Orla
Richard Oswald
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Oswald, Fritz Friedmann-Frederich, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Title
- Hoffmanns Erzählungen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Lothar Stark-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Richard Oswald, Fritz Friedmann-Frederich, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
Richard Oswald
Writer
Fritz Friedmann-Frederich
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Hoffmann
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales of Hoffmann about?
This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
Who directed Tales of Hoffmann?
Tales of Hoffmann was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in Tales of Hoffmann?
The principal cast of Tales of Hoffmann includes Kurt Wolowsky, Max Ruhbeck, Paula Ronay, Werner Krauss, Friedrich Kühne.
When was Tales of Hoffmann released and how long is it?
Tales of Hoffmann was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.