Transfigured Night
Synopsis
Transfigured Night draws its inspiration from two sources of the same name – Verklärte Nacht – the German poem by Richard Dehmel from 1896 and the musical composition by Arnold Schoenburg in 1899. Using the five-part structure of both the poem and the composition to reflect on the key moments and events which have shaped postcolonial histories, Transfigured Night mirrors the relationship between postcolonial subject and state with that of Dehmel’s lovers – speaking to the fleeting promises and ensuing disappointments of the post-colonial state.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Original Title
- Transfigured Night
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
Lina Gopaul, David Lawson
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Lina Gopaul
Producer
David Lawson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transfigured Night
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What is Transfigured Night about?
Transfigured Night draws its inspiration from two sources of the same name – Verklärte Nacht – the German poem by Richard Dehmel from 1896 and the musical composition by Arnold Schoenburg in 1899. Using the five-part structure of both the poem and the composition to reflect on the key moments and events which have shaped postcolonial histories, Transfigured Night mirrors the relationship between postcolonial subject and state with that of Dehmel’s lovers – speaking to the fleeting promises and ensuing disappointments of the post-colonial state.
Who directed Transfigured Night?
Transfigured Night was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Transfigured Night?
The principal cast of Transfigured Night includes Not specified.
When was Transfigured Night released and how long is it?
Transfigured Night was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 27m.