Benjamin, dernière nuit
Synopsis
German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In Benjamin, dernière nuit, composer Michel Tabachnik and librettist Régis Debray examine this life cruelly cut short by despair in the face of Nazism. Experience the opera here in its highly acclaimed 2016 premiere production at the Lyon Opera.
Top Cast
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Walter Benjamin, singer
Sava Lolov
Walter Benjamin, actor
Michaela Kušteková
Asja Lacis
Michaela Selinger
Hannah Arendt
Charles Rice
Arthur Koestler
Scott Wilde
Gershom Sholem
Jeff Martin
Bertolt Brecht
Gilles Ragon
André Gide
Kàroly Szemerèdy
Max Horkheimer
Elsa Rigmor Thiemann
Mme Henny Gurland
Goele De Raedt
The Cabaret Singer
Baptiste Mansot
Joseph Gurland
Emmanuel Amado
Innkeeper
Bruno Froment
The Doctor
François Leviste
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Fulljames
- Screenplay & Story
- Régis Debray
- Original Score
- Michel Tabachnik
- Original Title
- Benjamin, dernière nuit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Fulljames
Régis Debray
Michel Tabachnik
Department Leadership Roster
Christina Cunningham
Costume Design
Régis Debray
Writer
John Fulljames
Director
Michel Tabachnik
Original Music Composer
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What is Benjamin, dernière nuit about?
German-Jewish essayist, philosopher, and critic Walter Benjamin were one of the early 20th century's most influential thinkers, a light in the darkness of looming war and political oppression. In Benjamin, dernière nuit, composer Michel Tabachnik and librettist Régis Debray examine this life cruelly cut short by despair in the face of Nazism. Experience the opera here in its highly acclaimed 2016 premiere production at the Lyon Opera.
Who directed Benjamin, dernière nuit?
Benjamin, dernière nuit was directed by John Fulljames.
Who stars in Benjamin, dernière nuit?
The principal cast of Benjamin, dernière nuit includes Jean-Noël Briend, Sava Lolov, Michaela Kušteková, Michaela Selinger, Charles Rice.
When was Benjamin, dernière nuit released and how long is it?
Benjamin, dernière nuit was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Benjamin, dernière nuit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benjamin, dernière nuit was composed by Michel Tabachnik.