Die Zauberflöte
May 28, 1978 · 2h 43m
Overview
"Die Zauberflöte" opens with Prince Tamino being rescued from a serpent by Ladies in the employ of the Queen of the Night. Papageno the bird-catcher arrives and claims he killed the serpent, but the outraged Ladies padlock Papageno's mouth for his lie. They also show Tamino a portrait of Princess Pamina, the Queen's kidnapped daughter, and he immediately falls in love. Protected by a golden flute, he sets off with the bird-catcher Papageno to rescue Pamina from the clutches of the sorcerer Sarastro and a madcap adventure involving magicians, wild animals and very Masonic-like trials. Triumphing over all adversity, the lovers unite, as the forces of light banish the darkness and Papageno even finds a true love of his own.
Cast of Die Zauberflöte
Crew of Die Zauberflöte
About Die Zauberflöte
What is Die Zauberflöte about?
"Die Zauberflöte" opens with Prince Tamino being rescued from a serpent by Ladies in the employ of the Queen of the Night. Papageno the bird-catcher arrives and claims he killed the serpent, but the outraged Ladies padlock Papageno's mouth for his lie. They also show Tamino a portrait of Princess Pamina, the Queen's kidnapped daughter, and he immediately falls in love. Protected by a golden…
When was Die Zauberflöte released?
Die Zauberflöte was released on May 28, 1978.
How long is Die Zauberflöte?
Die Zauberflöte runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Die Zauberflöte?
The cast of Die Zauberflöte includes Felicity Lott (Pamina), Leo Goeke (Tamino) and Thomas Thomaschke (Sarastro).