La flauta mágica (2003): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2003, La flauta mágica is a música film directed by David McVicar, running about 185 minutes. “One of the best known productions of this opera, in Covent Garden – London 2003” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. THE MAGIC FLUTE opens with Prince Tamino being rescued from a serpent by Ladies in the employ of the Queen of the Night. Papageno the bird-catcher arrives and claims he killed the serpent, but the outraged Ladies padlock Papageno's mouth for his lie. They also show Tamino a portrait of Princess Pamina, the Queen's kidnapped daughter, and he immediately falls in love. Protected by a golden flute, he sets off with the bird-catcher Papageno to rescue Pamina from the clutches of the sorcerer Sarastro and a madcap adventure involving magicians, wild animals and very Masonic-like trials. Triumphing over all adversity, the lovers unite, as the forces of light banish the darkness and Papageno even finds a true love of his own. The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar's 2003 production of the opera Mozart wrote in the final year of his life, recorded live at Covent Garden.

Who’s in it. La flauta mágica stars Will Hartmann as Tamino, Dorothea Röschmann as Pamina, Diana Damrau as Queen of the Night and Franz-Josef Selig as Sarastro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, La flauta mágica has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La flauta mágica page.

If you liked it. Fans of La flauta mágica tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and La leyenda del pianista en el océano.