Der Zwerg
Synopsis
Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Kratzer
- Original Title
- Der Zwerg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Kratzer
Department Leadership Roster
Tobias Kratzer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Zwerg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Zwerg about?
Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
Who directed Der Zwerg?
Der Zwerg was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
Who stars in Der Zwerg?
The principal cast of Der Zwerg includes Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip, Mick Morris Mehnert, Philipp Jekal.
When was Der Zwerg released and how long is it?
Der Zwerg was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.