Berg: Lulu (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Berg: Lulu is a music film directed by Thomas Grimm, running about 164 minutes. “Recorded at Opernhaus Zürich, November 2002.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's window had (for personal reasons) repeatedly refused to have the opera completed, which was unfinished when Berg died. This video is of the unfinished two-act torso of "Lulu."
Who’s in it. Berg: Lulu stars Laura Aikin as Lulu, Cornelia Kallisch as Countess Geschwitz, Peter Keller as Medical Specialist and Steve Davislim as Painter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Berg: Lulu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Berg: Lulu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berg: Lulu tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berg: Lulu (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berg: Lulu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Berg: Lulu worth watching?
- Berg: Lulu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berg: Lulu?
- Berg: Lulu stars Laura Aikin, Cornelia Kallisch, Peter Keller, Steve Davislim and Alfred Muff.
- When was Berg: Lulu released?
- Berg: Lulu was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.