The Raft of the Medusa
Das Floss der Medusa
Synopsis
Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romeo Castellucci
- Original Title
- Das Floss der Medusa
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
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Romeo Castellucci
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What is The Raft of the Medusa about?
Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
Who directed The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
Who stars in The Raft of the Medusa?
The principal cast of The Raft of the Medusa includes Dale Duesing, Bo Skovhus, Lenneke Ruiten.
When was The Raft of the Medusa released and how long is it?
The Raft of the Medusa was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.