Die Walküre (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film
Released in 2006, Die Walküre is a music film directed by Kasper Holten, running about 229 minutes. “Copenhagen Ring Cycle 2006. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Erster Tag - Die Walküre.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.
Who’s in it. Die Walküre stars Stig Fogh Andersen as Siegmund, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg as Sieglinde, James Johnson as Wotan and Iréne Theorin as Brünnhilde, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Walküre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Walküre tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Walküre (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Walküre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Die Walküre?
- Die Walküre stars Stig Fogh Andersen, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, James Johnson, Iréne Theorin and Stephen Milling.
- When was Die Walküre released?
- Die Walküre was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 229 minutes.