Die ZauberflöteMovie
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Magic Flute is undoubtedly one of the most multi-layered, profound, complicated, and therefore also most difficult to stage works in the entire opera repertoire. In terms of genre, it can only be understood if it is seen as a mixture of four things: a philosophically profound drama of ideas with countless encryptions, a naïve fairy tale, a bawdy comedy, and a crude Punch and Judy show. It is based on the intersection of the traditions of Baroque magic opera, Italian buffa, and Viennese Singspiel, where all manner of wonders are conceivable and permissible. Peter Ustinov's production appeals to all those who love a primarily fairy-tale-like interpretation; the atmosphere is traditional and conventional. An outstanding ensemble of singers has been assembled.
About Die Zauberflöte
Die Zauberflöte is a 1971 family, comedy, music movie directed by Peter Ustinov.
The production information lists production credits from Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Hans Sotin, Nicolai Gedda, Cristina Deutekom, Edith Mathis. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
