Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, Mozart: Die Zauberflöte is a fantasy, abenteuer and musik film directed by Damiano Michieletto, running about 148 minutes. “Magical flute at the Fenice” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An esoteric fairy-tale, a mystical-dreamlike tale, and a symbolic-Masonic course: No matter which perspective you consider it from, The Magic Flute will always be one of Mozart’s undisputed masterpieces. Amidst exotic, fanciful settings and cruel trials to conquer knowledge, amidst musical enchantment and threatening hostile forces, is the final victory of good over evil and love over hate. Singspiel in two acts to a libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, the Zauberflöte is one of the Salzburg genius’ last masterpieces, which he probably began composing in May 1791, not even six months before his death. The opera had its debut in Vienna on 30 September 1791, conducted by the composer himself and with Schikaneder as Papageno.

Who’s in it. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte stars Antonio Poli as Tamino, Ekaterina Sadovnikova as Pamina, Alex Esposito as Papageno and Goran Juric as Sarastro, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mozart: Die Zauberflöte page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mozart: Die Zauberflöte tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.