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Release Year2008
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Fantasy
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DirectorRichard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete
WritersAdelheid Wette
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
About The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge—while the Met orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, glories in the rich, folk-inspired score.
Directed by Richard Jones, Barbara Willis Sweete, The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel leans on a strong ensemble — Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer, Philip Langridge — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2008.
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