The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte (2000): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2000, The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte is a fantasía, aventura and música film directed by Brian Large, running about 168 minutes.

What it’s about. Mozart’s allegorical fairy tale has charmed audiences and inspired artists, for more than 200 years. A few weeks before this telecast, the Met unveiled a new production of the opera featuring the colorful designs of acclaimed artist David Hockney. His bold colors and vivid images enchanted audiences and seemed to inspire the striking cast, led by James Levine’s affectionate conducting. Francisco Araiza is the young prince Tamino, who finds himself in a strange land, forced to undergo mysterious tests so he can rescue, then marry, the woman he loves, Pamina, played by Kathleen Battle. Kurt Moll is the compassionate Sarastro and Luciana Serra is the Queen of the Night.

Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte stars Francisco Araiza as Tamino, Kathleen Battle as Pamina, Manfred Hemm as Papageno and Kurt Moll as Sarastro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte tend to enjoy El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, La milla verde, El viaje de Chihiro and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.