Parsifal
A psychological interpretation of the opera mixing in references to the history of Germany, Wagner’s life, German literature and philosophy. The action is centered on Wagner’s death mask. Kundry is the main character – one might read the film as the story of her redemption rather than that of Amfortas.
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Parsifal
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 30, 1982
Runtime
4h 15m
Genres
Drama
User Score
64%
Original Title
Parsifal
Production Companies
Bavaria Film, Artificial Eye, TMS Film GmbH, Gaumont
Director
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Description
A psychological interpretation of the opera mixing in references to the history of Germany, Wagner’s life, German literature and philosophy. The action is centered on Wagner’s death mask. Kundry is the main character – one might read the film as the story of her redemption rather than that of Amfortas.