Rusalka
Originally released in 2012. Rusalka is a music film. directed by Willy Vanduren. With a runtime of 2h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Myrtò Papatanasiu, Willard White, and Pavel Cernoch
Synopsis
Antonin Dvorak’s next to last opera draws its substance from the underwater wonderland of little mermaids, Undines and Melusines: the water nymph Rusalka falls hopelessly in love with a prince and, although she is willing to sacrifice her voice to acquire the human form she needs in order to stay with him, the disparity between them proves to be too great. Jaroslav Kvapil’s libretto inspired Dvorak to compose a masterpiece, a compelling opera full of poignant lyricism and dramatic twists. Ádám Fisher and Stefan Herheim masterfully presented this ‘lyrical fairytale’ at La Monnaie in 2008. In this widely acclaimed interpretation, the fairytale elements sometimes assume frighteningly realistic dimensions so that one might see this enchanting production as a psychoanalytical study of male fantasies and female archetypes.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Oper Graz
- De Munt / La Monnaie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusalka about?
Antonin Dvorak’s next to last opera draws its substance from the underwater wonderland of little mermaids, Undines and Melusines: the water nymph Rusalka falls hopelessly in love with a prince an...
Who directed Rusalka?
Rusalka was directed by Willy Vanduren.
How long is Rusalka?
Rusalka has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
When was Rusalka released?
Rusalka was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rusalka?
The main cast of Rusalka includes Myrtò Papatanasiu, Willard White, Pavel Cernoch, Renée Morloc, Annalena Persson.