The making of kenneth branaghs film version of mozarts the magic flute, included as a supplement on the british dvd release of the film. Nov 02, 2005 kenneth branagh is to direct a film of the magic flute, with a libretto translated from the german by stephen fry. Behind the scenes as kenneth branagh worked with a cast of opera singers to create cinematic performances for his feature film version of mozarts magic flute. Acclaimed director kenneth branagh skillfully lifts one of wolfgang amadeus mozarts most beloved works from its original fairytale setting and places it against the backdrop of the first world war with this impassioned englishlanguage adaptation staged to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the master composers birth. The billboards outside the cinema were patronising, noting how this sacred, high art opera was finally being made. Mozartdie zauberfloete magic flute kenneth branagh, stephen. My hopes were not especially high for kenneth branaghs new film version of the magic flute. With the help of our 4k cameras we have revolutionized event documentation by seamlessly orchestrating photography and videography into a single process, allowing. The life of laura ingalls wilder tribute little house on the prairie tv show theme song duration. The magic flute 2006 kenneth branagh cast and crew. Kenneth branagh, and the way in which his vision has been realised, has led to such uneven results that this film has failed to do any service to mozart, the opera, the. Kenneth branaghs movie of the magic flute will outrage mozart purists by recasting the opera as an extravagant spiritual adventure set against a backdrop of the first world war. Kenneth branagh is to direct a film of the magic flute, with a libretto translated from the german by stephen fry. Initially the cameras sweep the battle fields, however soon comic strip elements such as floating red hearts and lips are introduced.
The magic flute is an enjoyable entry into opera and will definitely be regularly shown in high schools once it comes out on dvd. For the plot, see the magic flute, and for details of the libretto see libretto of the magic flute in 1968, the swedish poet alf henrikson prepared a swedishlanguage. Kenneth branaghs the magic flute by dave paxton published. Magic flute trailer, a film by kenneth branagh youtube. Branaghs and milos formans amadeus for the queen of the night. Jun 28, 20 branagh made his film of the magic flute in 2006, and its only now coming out in limited release, and on dvd, in the united states. Jul 11, 2011 kenneth branaughs magic flute from 2006. Kenneth branaghs 2006 film of the magic flute finally. The magic flute 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. Branagh to put the magic flute on film uk news the. Nov 02, 2005 accoridng to variety, kenneth branagh will direct a bigscreen version of the mozart opera the magic flute, which will start shooting in january at londons shepperton studios the project. Apr 22, 2006 kenneth branagh s movie of the magic flute will outrage mozart purists by recasting the opera as an extravagant spiritual adventure set against a backdrop of the first world war.
Kenneth branagh films the magic flute video 2008 imdb. During world war i, in an unnamed country, a soldier named tamino is sent by the queen of the night to rescue her daughter pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil sarastro. Our documentary style is balanced, clean and imitates the texture and feel of film. After he falls unconscious, three ladies emerge from a temple and kill the snake. A cuddly wife nathan gunn met opera by metropolitan opera. The work was premiered on 30 september 1791 at schikaneders. The film was produced with excellent graphic quality, best. Totally magical, which is very necessary with the absurdly somber ceremonial clacktrap that mozart drags in. Branagh made his film of the magic flute in 2006, and its only now coming out in limited release, and on dvd, in the united states. A young prince named tamino is being chased by a serpent through a valley. Kenneth branaghs the magic flute opera and classical. Many movie lovers have seen ingmar bergmans magical 1975 version of the magic flute. Kenneth branaghs version of the magic flute, which he filmed 30 years.
Kenneth branagh s adaptation of mozarts opera the magic flute. Download the magic flute streaming in hd with duration 3 min and broadcast on 20060907 and mpaa rating is 3. The magic flute is a better movie provided by walt defaria, along with a description of the movie is during world war i, in an unnamed country, a soldier named tamino is sent by the queen of the night to rescue her daughter pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil sarastro. The film is directed by kenneth branagh and the liberetto has been rewritten into english by the famous mozartian. Mozart the magic flute overture film kenneth branagh youtube. Interpretatively, branagh seems to stand between two chairs. I also like ingmar bergmans filmed version from the 1970s. Branagh to put the magic flute on film uk news the guardian. The magic flute is one of my favorite operas and i have seen it performed at the metropolitan opera several times.
The magic flute 2006 directed by kenneth branagh genres musical subgenres filmopera, romantic epic, romantic fantasy run time 5 min. Sign in deleted video deleted video the magic flute. The billboards outside the cinema were patronising, noting how this sacred, high art opera was finally being made accessible to all. The magic flute 2007, directed by kenneth branagh film. The opera mozarts fantastical tale of the triumph of lovers tamino and pamina. Kenneth branaghs version of the magic flute, which he filmed 30 years later as a wacky world war i drama, has not had a similar fate. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the kenneth branaghdirected movie via. Mozart rocked the japan times online, july 2007 magic flute even more magical on film heraldasahi, 22. Kenneth branagh films the magic flute video 2008 on imdb. Encourage the children to give reasons for their suggestions, and accept any answer they can justify.
Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Jun 07, 20 many movie lovers have seen ingmar bergmans magical 1975 version of the magic flute. The magic flute is the most well liked movie produced by walt defaria, possessing description of the movie is during world war i, in an unnamed country, a soldier named tamino is sent by the queen of the night to rescue her daughter pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil sarastro. Kenneth branagh s version of the magic flute, which he filmed 30 years later as a wacky world war i drama, has not had a similar fate. Despite opera magazines squawky hissy fit, kenneth branaghs treatment of mozarts last masterpiece libretto.
But few have had a chance to check out kenneth branaghs 2006 take on the most popular mozart opera. Dec 01, 2007 my hopes were not especially high for kenneth branaghs new film version of the magic flute. Kenneth branagh, joseph kaiser, ben davis, rene pape, lyubov petrova, amy carson. One of the most perplexing aspects of the whole enterprise is the casting. Branaghs magic flute finally opens in theaters june 9. The story follows prince tamino kaiser and his sidekick, papageno the birdseller davis, as they battle evil forces to rescue princess pamina carson. Another option is to download one of the programs that remove. Mozartdie zauberfloete magic flute kenneth branagh, stephen fry. Accoridng to variety, kenneth branagh will direct a bigscreen version of the mozart opera the magic flute, which will start shooting in january at. Kenneth branagh transforms mozarts the magic flute into a. Kenneth branagh films the magic flute 2008 video release info. Apr 02, 2015 the magic flute is a better movie provided by walt defaria, along with a description of the movie is during world war i, in an unnamed country, a soldier named tamino is sent by the queen of the night to rescue her daughter pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil sarastro.
Kenneth branaghs movie of the magic flute musicalcriticism. The magic flute entire opera performance with subtitles. With kenneth branagh, louise callinan, amy carson, james conlon. Download the magic flute streaming in hd with duration 3 min and broadcast on 20060907 and mpaa rating is 3 original title. Nov 30, 2007 unfortunately, both the approach taken by the director, kenneth branagh, and the way in which his vision has been realised, has led to such uneven results that this film has failed to do any service to mozart, the opera, the artform or the cinemagoing public. Kenneth branaghs 2006 film of the magic flute finally arrives. The making of kenneth branagh s film version of mozarts the magic flute, included as a supplement on the british dvd release of the film. If youre in the district, you can see it at the west. Tamino awakens and assumes the snake was killed by a goodnatured bird catcher named papageno who has just arrived on the scene. The singing is excellent, the acting not bad for opera singers, and mozarts glorious music is intact. Watch the video for the magic flute from wolfgang amadeus mozarts the very best of mozart for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Everything you need to know about the magic flute movie. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the kenneth branagh directed movie via.
Kenneth branaghs the magic flute chamber orchestra of europejames conlon. Branagh starts as he means to go on a daring, oneshot sequence for the operas overture, as an abstracted version of early 20th century conflict in cartoonish primary colours. Kenneth branagh s film of mozarts opera, the magic flute. Want to behold the glory that is the magic flute in the comfort of your own home. Directed by the awardwinning kenneth branagh, this film brings to the big screen one of the most exquisite operas ever to have been written.
With joseph kaiser, amy carson, ben davis, silvia moi. The story is transported to a fairytaleesque riff on wwi, scrubbed of the majority of its masonic, racial and misogynistic elements, and given an english libretto by stephen fry. The magic flute after reading stage 2 comprehension extension ask these questions orally, or set them as a written activity for the more able. This is the french trailer to the new movie adaptation of the magic flute.
245 773 253 925 707 730 389 184 24 121 1443 1335 1411 993 1501 287 1493 1038 229 1186 659 65 523 1179 989 1151 1501 768 1022 1035 1193 1080 536 867 560 266 1437 871 1140