Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 Resurrection (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 Resurrection is a music film directed by Michael Beyer, running about 89 minutes. “Pierre Boulez conducting on his 80th birthday is truly an experience” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 2005, the Staatsoper Berlin and its orchestra, the Staatskapelle Berlin under musical director Daniel Barenboim, celebrated a series of events to celebrate the 80th birthday of French conductor and composer Pierre Boulez. Artistically associated for decades with Barenboim and Berlin, Pierre Boulez is one of today's most distinguished composers and conductors. As part of the celebration, Boulez conducted a performance of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony at the Berlin Philharmonie. With his uncompromising approach to the score, Pierre Boulez's Mahler readings have long fascinated critics and audiences alike. Boulez eschews the romanticized readings common in performance tradition and, instead, reveals the real joy and terror in Mahler's large-scale symphonies.

Who’s in it. Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 Resurrection stars Pierre Boulez as Self, Diana Damrau and Staatskapelle Berlin.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 Resurrection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 Resurrection tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.