Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Wagner: Tristan und Isolde is a drama film directed by Peter Sellars, running about 260 minutes. “Richard Wagner's opera live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on September 11th, 2018” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Motivated by the love that bound him to Mathilda Wesendonck, Richard Wagner’s composition of Tristan und Isolde goes far beyond any simple operatic gesture. Peter Sellars’ production pours oil onto this troubled sea of emotions in an almost dematerialised setting bared of all earthly contingencies whilst Bill Viola presents the lovers’ initiatory quest for nirvana in videos detached from the stage, suspended like altarpieces.
Who’s in it. Wagner: Tristan und Isolde stars Andreas Schager as Tristan, Martina Serafin as Isolde, René Pape as König Marke and Matthias Goerne as Kurwenal, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagner: Tristan und Isolde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagner: Tristan und Isolde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wagner: Tristan und Isolde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wagner: Tristan und Isolde?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde stars Andreas Schager, Martina Serafin, René Pape, Matthias Goerne and Ekaterina Gubanova.
- When was Wagner: Tristan und Isolde released?
- Wagner: Tristan und Isolde was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 260 minutes.