The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure
Der Ring des Nibelungen: Die Walküre
Synopsis
FIRST DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Fleeing for his life, Siegmund seeks shelter at Sieglinde's house. Her husband Hunding happens to be one of Siegmund's pursuers, and the two of them must cross swords the next day. As Siegmund laments his lack of a weapon, Sieglinde directs him to the sword Nothung stuck in an ash tree. Despite discovering they are twin siblings, the two fall in love. The King of Gods Wotan, their father, sends his Valkyrie daughter Brünnhilde to aid Siegmund. Fricka protests, and Wotan uses his spear to break Siegmund's sword during the battle. Siegmund is slain, but Brünnhilde rescues both the sword fragments and Sieglinde who is pregnant with Siegmund's child Siegfried. Wotan is angry that she intervened, but since Brünnhilde is his favorite child, he merely strips her of immortality and sends her into an enchanted sleep, surrounded by fire. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1992.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kupfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Der Ring des Nibelungen: Die Walküre
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 57m
- Production Studios
- Bayreuther Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kupfer
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kupfer
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
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: Die Walkure about?
FIRST DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Fleeing for his life, Siegmund seeks shelter at Sieglinde's house. Her husband Hunding happens to be one of Siegmund's pursuers, and the two of them must cross swords the next day. As Siegmund laments his lack of a weapon, Sieglinde directs him to the sword Nothung stuck in an ash tree. Despite discovering they are twin siblings, the two fall in love. The King of Gods Wotan, their father, sends his Valkyrie daughter Brünnhilde to aid Siegmund. Fricka protests, and Wotan uses his spear to break Siegmund's sword during the battle. Siegmund is slain, but Brünnhilde rescues both the sword fragments and Sieglinde who is pregnant with Siegmund's child Siegfried. Wotan is angry that she intervened, but since Brünnhilde is his favorite child, he merely strips her of immortality and sends her into an enchanted sleep, surrounded by fire. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1992.
Who directed The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure?
The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure was directed by Harry Kupfer.
Who stars in The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure?
The principal cast of The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure includes Poul Elming, Nadine Secunde, Matthias Hölle, John Tomlinson, Anne Evans.
When was The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure released and how long is it?
The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 3h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure?
The Ring Cycle: Die Walkure holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).