
The Miraculous Mandarin
Der wunderbare Mandarin
Synopsis
An experimental film based on an 18-minute version of Béla Bartók's composition of the same name. Bartók's one-act opera is about a young woman who is forced by three crooks to lure men into an ambush, where they are then robbed.
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- Director
- Peter Braatz
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Braatz
- Original Title
- Der wunderbare Mandarin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Braatz
Peter Braatz
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Braatz
Director
Peter Braatz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Miraculous Mandarin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Miraculous Mandarin about?
An experimental film based on an 18-minute version of Béla Bartók's composition of the same name. Bartók's one-act opera is about a young woman who is forced by three crooks to lure men into an ambush, where they are then robbed.
Who directed The Miraculous Mandarin?
The Miraculous Mandarin was directed by Peter Braatz.
Who stars in The Miraculous Mandarin?
The principal cast of The Miraculous Mandarin includes Rainer Bellenbaum, Frieder Butzmann, Mike Hentz, Andrea Jänike, Uwe Jahnke.
When was The Miraculous Mandarin released and how long is it?
The Miraculous Mandarin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 20m.
