The Flying Dutchman
Der fliegende Holländer
Synopsis
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Herz
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner, Joachim Herz, Harald Horn
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Der fliegende Holländer
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Herz
Richard Wagner, Joachim Herz, Harald Horn
Richard Wagner
Ilse Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Herz
Director
Joachim Herz
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Harald Horn
Writer
Ilse Peters
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Dutchman
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What is The Flying Dutchman about?
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
Who directed The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman was directed by Joachim Herz.
Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
The principal cast of The Flying Dutchman includes Anna Prucnal, Fred Düren, Gerd Ehlers, Mathilde Danegger, Herbert Graedtke.
When was The Flying Dutchman released and how long is it?
The Flying Dutchman was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Dutchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Dutchman was composed by Richard Wagner.