Parsifal
Synopsis
A mythical performance from la Monnaie - Bruxelles. Parsifal is a strange and enigmatic work. At the end of his life, did Wagner wish to celebrate asceticism, which he himself had never practised? Did he fall upon his knees before the Cross, as claimed by Nietzsche? And what does the secret society of knights based on pure blood signify, desperately waiting for the saviour to regenerate it? What is the true nature of the opposition between the worlds of Klingsor and the Grail? What can Parsifal tell us today? In his artistic will and testament, Wagner condenses his moral idea of the world and returns to the roots of love and religion - to the very heart of art according to him. With the participation of conductor Hartmut Haenchen who is passionated by the score, Italian stage director Romeo Castellucci proposes an original reading of this brilliant work and explores the essence of Wagnerian ‘Kunstreligion’ in a different light.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romeo Castellucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Parsifal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Romeo Castellucci
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Richard Wagner
Writer
Romeo Castellucci
Director
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What is Parsifal about?
A mythical performance from la Monnaie - Bruxelles. Parsifal is a strange and enigmatic work. At the end of his life, did Wagner wish to celebrate asceticism, which he himself had never practised? Did he fall upon his knees before the Cross, as claimed by Nietzsche? And what does the secret society of knights based on pure blood signify, desperately waiting for the saviour to regenerate it? What is the true nature of the opposition between the worlds of Klingsor and the Grail? What can Parsifal tell us today? In his artistic will and testament, Wagner condenses his moral idea of the world and returns to the roots of love and religion - to the very heart of art according to him. With the participation of conductor Hartmut Haenchen who is passionated by the score, Italian stage director Romeo Castellucci proposes an original reading of this brilliant work and explores the essence of Wagnerian ‘Kunstreligion’ in a different light.
Who directed Parsifal?
Parsifal was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
Who stars in Parsifal?
The principal cast of Parsifal includes Hartmut Haenchen, Andrew Richards, Anna Larsson, Jan-Hendrik Rootering, Thomas Johannes Mayer.
When was Parsifal released and how long is it?
Parsifal was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Parsifal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parsifal was composed by Richard Wagner.