The Raft of the Medusa
Mar 26, 2018 · 1h 21m
Director
Romeo CastellucciOverview
Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
Cast of The Raft of the Medusa
Crew of The Raft of the Medusa
About The Raft of the Medusa
What is The Raft of the Medusa about?
Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968…
When was The Raft of the Medusa released?
The Raft of the Medusa was released on March 26, 2018.
How long is The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Who directed The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
Who is in the cast of The Raft of the Medusa?
The cast of The Raft of the Medusa includes Dale Duesing, Bo Skovhus and Lenneke Ruiten.