Der Zwerg
2019 · Movie · 95 min
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Plot, cast, and details
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.
- Elena TsallagovaDonna Clara, Infanta of Spain
Emily MageeGhita, her attendant- David Butt PhilipDer Zwerg
Mick Morris MehnertDer Zwerg (actor)- Philipp JekalDon Estoban, the chamberlain
- Flurina StuckiMaid
- Amber FasquelleMaid
- Maliu VaahtoluotoMaid
