Wagner: Tannhäuser (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, Wagner: Tannhäuser is a music film directed by Walter Licastro, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. A romantic opera in three acts with music and libretto by Richard Wagner, performed by the Orchestra of the Teatro di San Carlo. The original title, Tannhauser und der Sangerkrieg auf Wartburg, reveals the real nature of the opera, born by a fusion of two traditional sagas and dedicated to the dualism of spirituality and sensuality and the possibility of redemption through love. Composed between 1843 and 1845, Tannhauser has a tormented musical theme, made up of constant variations. It debuted in Dresden in 1845 when Wagner was just over 30.
Who’s in it. Wagner: Tannhäuser stars Alan Woodrow as Tannhäuser, Ludwig Baumann as Wolfram, Gertrud Ottenthal as Elisabeth and Andrea Silvestrelli as Hermann, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagner: Tannhäuser page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagner: Tannhäuser tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wagner: Tannhäuser (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wagner: Tannhäuser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wagner: Tannhäuser?
- Wagner: Tannhäuser stars Alan Woodrow, Ludwig Baumann, Gertrud Ottenthal, Andrea Silvestrelli and Nikolov Bojidar.
- When was Wagner: Tannhäuser released?
- Wagner: Tannhäuser was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.