Parsifal
Parsifal a l'Opera de Vienne
Synopsis
The male circle of the Grail Knights is in crisis. Time and again, knights desert to the counter-realm of the sorcerer Klingsor, who had previously been rejected by the circle of knights. With the help of seductive women, above all Kundry, he succeeds in bringing down the knights. He is even able to tempt the Grail King Amfortas into a misstep. He steals his sacred spear and inflicts an incurable wound. As a result, Amfortas' ritual duty of unveiling the Grail has become an ordeal. Only a pure fool is destined to undo the Grail King's fall from grace and reverse its devastating consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Parsifal a l'Opera de Vienne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Beyer
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Beyer
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parsifal
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What is Parsifal about?
The male circle of the Grail Knights is in crisis. Time and again, knights desert to the counter-realm of the sorcerer Klingsor, who had previously been rejected by the circle of knights. With the help of seductive women, above all Kundry, he succeeds in bringing down the knights. He is even able to tempt the Grail King Amfortas into a misstep. He steals his sacred spear and inflicts an incurable wound. As a result, Amfortas' ritual duty of unveiling the Grail has become an ordeal. Only a pure fool is destined to undo the Grail King's fall from grace and reverse its devastating consequences.
Who directed Parsifal?
Parsifal was directed by Michael Beyer.
Who stars in Parsifal?
The principal cast of Parsifal includes Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Georg Zeppenfeld, Elīna Garanča, Wolfgang Koch.
When was Parsifal released and how long is it?
Parsifal was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 4h 6m.