Wozzeck
Synopsis
A study of a man's physical and mental limitations. In the 24 quite harsh and grueling fragments of the unfinished drama, a body and a mind are tested as far as they can be pushed before their owner goes over the edge. Is there just one thing that proves to be too much for Franz Woyzeck, or is it an accumulation of miseries and torments of a wretched existence? Woyzeck is perhaps not so much a bleak account of how miserable life can be as how much strength is required to deal with the daily vicissitudes of life and how delicate and fragile a balance the human psyche rests on.
Top Cast
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Matthias Goerne
Wozzeck (baritone)
John Daszak
Drum Major (tenor)
Mauro Peter
Andres (tenor)
Gerhard Siegel
Captain (tenor)
Jens Larsen
Doctor (bass)
Tobias Schabel
First Apprentice (bass)
Huw Montague Rendall
Second Apprentice (baritone)
Heinz Göhrig
Madman (tenor)
Asmik Grigorian
Marie (soprano)
Frances Pappas
Margret (mezzo-soprano)
Burkhard Höft
Chorus soloist (tenor)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini, William Kentridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Büchner, Alban Berg
- Original Score
- Alban Berg
- Original Title
- Wozzeck
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, Naxos Film, Salzburger Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini, William Kentridge
Georg Büchner, Alban Berg
Alban Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Büchner
Writer
Tiziano Mancini
Director
William Kentridge
Director
Alban Berg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wozzeck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wozzeck about?
A study of a man's physical and mental limitations. In the 24 quite harsh and grueling fragments of the unfinished drama, a body and a mind are tested as far as they can be pushed before their owner goes over the edge. Is there just one thing that proves to be too much for Franz Woyzeck, or is it an accumulation of miseries and torments of a wretched existence? Woyzeck is perhaps not so much a bleak account of how miserable life can be as how much strength is required to deal with the daily vicissitudes of life and how delicate and fragile a balance the human psyche rests on.
Who directed Wozzeck?
Wozzeck was directed by Tiziano Mancini, William Kentridge.
Who stars in Wozzeck?
The principal cast of Wozzeck includes Matthias Goerne, John Daszak, Mauro Peter, Gerhard Siegel, Jens Larsen.
When was Wozzeck released and how long is it?
Wozzeck was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Wozzeck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wozzeck was composed by Alban Berg.