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The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 4, 1975

Runtime

2h 14m

Genres

Music, Romance, Fantasy

User Score

72%

Original Title

Trollflöjten

Production Companies

Sveriges Radio

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Budget

$650,000

Description

The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.