The Magic Flute
Synopsis
During World War I, in an unnamed country, a soldier named Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil Sarastro. But all is not as it seems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Magic Flute Trailer, A film by Kenneth Branagh
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joseph Kaiser
Tamino
Amy Carson
Pamina
Ben Davis
Papageno
Silvia Moi
Papagena
René Pape
Sarastro
Lyubov Petrova
Queen of the Night
Tom Randle
Monostatos
Liz Smith
The Old Papagena
Teuta Koço
First Lady
Louise Callinan
Second Lady
Kim-Marie Woodhouse
Third Lady
William Dutton
First Boy
Luke Lampard
Second Boy
Jamie Manton
Third Boy
Rodney Clarke
First Officer
Charne Rochford
Second Officer
Peter Wedd
First Armed Man
Keel Watson
Second Armed Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Branagh
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- The Magic Flute
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Walt deFaria, Idéale Audience
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stephen Fry, Emanuel Schikaneder
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Roger Lanser
Michael Parker
Pierre-Olivier Bardet, Simon Moseley, Stephen Wright, Steve Clark-Hall, Kenneth Branagh
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Pierre-Olivier Bardet
Producer
Kenneth Branagh
Screenplay
Simon Moseley
Producer
Stephen Fry
Writer
Charlie Noble
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Parker
Editor
Steve Clark-Hall
Producer
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Rowley Irlam
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Flute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Flute about?
During World War I, in an unnamed country, a soldier named Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil Sarastro. But all is not as it seems.
Who directed The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in The Magic Flute?
The principal cast of The Magic Flute includes Joseph Kaiser, Amy Carson, Ben Davis, Silvia Moi, René Pape.
When was The Magic Flute released and how long is it?
The Magic Flute was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Flute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Flute was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).