Das Liebesverbot (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Das Liebesverbot is a music film directed by János Darvas, running about 160 minutes. “Based on Shakespeare's "Measure for measure"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Wagner opera is rarely performed because of the scandals that engulfed the Magdeburg Theatre when it was performed in 1836 under the title The Novice of Palermo, and became known as a cursed opera from which the composer had to distance himself. Wagner's adaptation of the story reflects the rebellious mood of a Revolutionary Germany, vindicating sensual love and attack the fanatical repression of sexuality by a puritanical and hypocritical authority. As the prose says, "Shame to him whose cruel striking/Kills for faults of his own liking!". One of the most extraordinary musicals based on a text by Shakespeare, especially worthy of a new performance as it is four hundred years since the death of the Bard.
Who’s in it. Das Liebesverbot stars Christopher Maltman as Friedrich, Peter Lodahl as Lucio, Ilker Arcayürek as Claudio and David Alegret as Antonio, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Liebesverbot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Liebesverbot tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Liebesverbot (2016)?
- In US, Das Liebesverbot is available to stream on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Das Liebesverbot?
- Das Liebesverbot stars Christopher Maltman, Peter Lodahl, Ilker Arcayürek, David Alegret and David Jerusalem.
- When was Das Liebesverbot released?
- Das Liebesverbot was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.