Parsifal (1982)

6.5/10 255 min Drama Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Wolfgang Schöne

Amfortas (voice)

Robert Lloyd

Gurnemanz

Aage Haugland

Klingsor

Edith Clever

Kundry

Gilles Cachemaille

Gralsritter (voice)

David Meyer

Knappe

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