The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold
Der Ring des Nibelungen: Das Rheingold
Synopsis
PRELIMINARY EVENINING OF THE RING CYCLE. Upon the banks of the ageless river Rhine, the Rhinemaidens play. Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, tries vainly to seduce one of them. To taunt him, they reveal their secret: out of the gold they guard one can forge a Ring to rule the world, but at the cost of giving up Love forever. Alberich steals the gold, makes the ring and plans his world take-over. Meanwhile, Wotan, King of the Gods, must figure out how to finance the construction of Valhalla. He has promised his sister-in-law as payment to the giant construction workers led by Fafner, but his wife Fricka disapproves. Loge (God of Fire) tricks Alberich and brings him to Wotan, who takes the Ring. In revenge Alberich curses it: lack of the Ring will fuel desire for it and possession will only lead to misery. Wotan gives the Ring to Fafner as ransom for Fricka's sister. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1991.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kupfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Der Ring des Nibelungen: Das Rheingold
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Bayreuther Festspiele, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kupfer
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kupfer
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Reinhard Heinrich
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold about?
PRELIMINARY EVENINING OF THE RING CYCLE. Upon the banks of the ageless river Rhine, the Rhinemaidens play. Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, tries vainly to seduce one of them. To taunt him, they reveal their secret: out of the gold they guard one can forge a Ring to rule the world, but at the cost of giving up Love forever. Alberich steals the gold, makes the ring and plans his world take-over. Meanwhile, Wotan, King of the Gods, must figure out how to finance the construction of Valhalla. He has promised his sister-in-law as payment to the giant construction workers led by Fafner, but his wife Fricka disapproves. Loge (God of Fire) tricks Alberich and brings him to Wotan, who takes the Ring. In revenge Alberich curses it: lack of the Ring will fuel desire for it and possession will only lead to misery. Wotan gives the Ring to Fafner as ransom for Fricka's sister. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1991.
Who directed The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold?
The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold was directed by Harry Kupfer.
Who stars in The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold?
The principal cast of The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold includes John Tomlinson, Bodo Brinkmann, Kurt Schreibmayer, Graham Clark, Günter von Kannen.
When was The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold released and how long is it?
The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold?
The Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).