Der ZwergMovie
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.
About Der Zwerg
Der Zwerg is a 2019 music movie directed by Tobias Kratzer.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 35m, production credits from Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip, Mick Morris Mehnert. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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