Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel
Jan 01, 2008 · 2h 30m
Director
Laurent Pelly, Thomas GrimmOverview
As bright and colorful as penny candy, this visually arresting production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" puts a twist on the classic fairy tale upon which it's based by uprooting the action to modern times. Director Laurent Pelly's interpretation, which premiered at Glyndebourne in 2008, finds Hansel, Gretel and their family taking shelter in a cardboard box while the witch's stock of goodies lines the shelves of a supermarket.
Cast of Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel
Crew of Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel
About Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel
What is Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel about?
As bright and colorful as penny candy, this visually arresting production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" puts a twist on the classic fairy tale upon which it's based by uprooting the action to modern times. Director Laurent Pelly's interpretation, which premiered at Glyndebourne in 2008, finds Hansel, Gretel and their family taking shelter in a cardboard box while the witch's…
When was Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel released?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel was released on January 1, 2008.
How long is Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Who directed Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel was directed by Laurent Pelly and Thomas Grimm.
Who is in the cast of Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
The cast of Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel includes Jennifer Holloway (Hansel), Adriana Kučerová (Gretel), Irmgard Vilsmaier (Mother), Klaus Kuttler (Father) and Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke (The Witch).