Der Fliegende Holländer (1975)
This vivid film of Wagner's romatic opera succeeds in conveying what has famously been called "the wind that blows out at you whenever you open the score", including Daland's boat anchoring against the Sandwike cliffs, the red-sailed phantom ship, and the ghost crew rising from the dead. "Scenes that recall classic horror films... Brilliantly successful" (Nürnberger Nachrichten), "Captures the works' essence" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). With a superb cast; conducted by Wagner authority Wolfgang Sawallisch.
Director: Václav Kašlík
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Donald McIntyre as Holländer |
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Catarina Ligendza as Senta |
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Bengt Rundgren as Daland |
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Hermann Winkler as Erik |
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Ruth Hesse as Mary |
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Harald Ek as Stevermann |
| Sound | Richard Wagner | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Gerd Krauss | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gerd Krauss | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Václav Kašlík | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Helga Pinnow-Stadelmann | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Wolfgang Sawallisch | Conductor |
| Art | Herbert Strabel | Set Designer |