Der Schmied von Gent
Synopsis
Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s ‘magic opera’ enchants as a colourful cocktail of musical influences ranging from reminisces of Kurt Weill to baroque counterpoint. Co-produced with Nationaltheater Mannheim.
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- Director
- Ersan Mondtag
- Original Title
- Der Schmied von Gent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is Der Schmied von Gent about?
Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s ‘magic opera’ enchants as a colourful cocktail of musical influences ranging from reminisces of Kurt Weill to baroque counterpoint. Co-produced with Nationaltheater Mannheim.
Who directed Der Schmied von Gent?
Der Schmied von Gent was directed by Ersan Mondtag.
Who stars in Der Schmied von Gent?
The principal cast of Der Schmied von Gent includes Leigh Melrose, Kai Rüütel, Vuvu Mpofu, Daniel Arnaldos, Michael J. Scott.
When was Der Schmied von Gent released and how long is it?
Der Schmied von Gent was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.