The Magic Flute
Trollflöjten
“We only see Bergman, we only hear Mozart”
Synopsis
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ingmar Bergman's The Magic Flute - new trailer | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Josef Köstlinger
Tamino
Irma Urrila
Pamina
Håkan Hagegård
Papageno
Elisabeth Erikson
Papagena
Britt-Marie Aruhn
Första damen (First Lady)
Kirsten Vaupel
Andra damen (Second Lady)
Birgitta Smiding
Tredje damen (Third Lady)
Ulrik Cold
Sarastro
Birgit Nordin
Nattens Drottning (Queen of the Night)
Ragnar Ulfung
Monostatos
Erik Sædén
Talaren
Ulf Johansson
Andra prästen (Second Priest)
Gösta Prüzelius
Första prästen (First Priest)
Jerker Arvidson
Vakt i Prövningarnas Hus
Hans Johansson
Vakt i Prövningarnas Hus
Erland von Heijne
Tredje gossen (Third Boy)
Ansgar Krook
Andra Gossen (Second Boy)
Urban Malmberg
Första gossen (First Boy)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Trollflöjten
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $650K
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Radio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman, Emanuel Schikaneder
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sven Nykvist
Siv Lundgren
Måns Reuterswärd
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Henny Noremark
Production Design
Henny Noremark
Costume Design
Karin Erskine
Costume Design
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Siv Lundgren
Editor
Måns Reuterswärd
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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?
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
Who directed The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Magic Flute?
The principal cast of The Magic Flute includes Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson, Britt-Marie Aruhn.
When was The Magic Flute released and how long is it?
The Magic Flute was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
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: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).