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Cast
Elena Tsallagova
as Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
Emily Magee
as Ghita, her attendant
David Butt Philip
as Der Zwerg
Mick Morris Mehnert
as Der Zwerg (actor)
Philipp Jekal
as Don Estoban, the chamberlain
Flurina Stucki
as Maid
Amber Fasquelle
as Maid
Maliu Vaahtoluoto
as Maid
So Young Park
as Companion
Kristina Häger
as Companion
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
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DirectorTobias Kratzer
WritersTobias Kratzer
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDer Zwerg
About Der Zwerg
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.
Directed by Tobias Kratzer, Der Zwerg leans on a strong ensemble — Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip — 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 2019.
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