The Flying Dutchman
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.
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The Flying Dutchman
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Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 25, 1964
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Music, Drama
User Score
50%
Original Title
Der fliegende Holländer
Production Companies
DEFA
Director
Joachim Herz
Description
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever. In her obsessive dreams, Senta frees this man through her love for him.