Magic Flute
Originally released in 2001. Magic Flute is a documentary film. directed by Viesturs Kairišs. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
“As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such close relationships with this best and truest friend of mankind that death's image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but is indeed very soothing and consoling” - thus said Mozart about death. Mozart died in 1791 and was buried in a mass grave, as standard at the time in Vienna for a person of his social and financial situation. In 2000, 452 of Riga’s deceased — people without relatives, the homeless and the unidentified — were buried at the Jaunciems cemetery. But this film is not about death: it's about Mozart, The Magic Flute, Riga, and love. A short commissioned for the Latvian exhibition at Venice Biennale.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
Language
XX
Original language
Country
Latvia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Kaupo Filma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magic Flute about?
“As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such close relationships with this best and truest friend of mankind tha...
Who directed Magic Flute?
Magic Flute was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
How long is Magic Flute?
Magic Flute has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Magic Flute released?
Magic Flute was released on June 6, 2001 in theaters.