Der Zwerg (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Der Zwerg is a music film directed by Tobias Kratzer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
Who’s in it. Der Zwerg stars Elena Tsallagova as Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain, Emily Magee as Ghita, her attendant, David Butt Philip as Der Zwerg and Mick Morris Mehnert as Der Zwerg (actor), among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Zwerg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Zwerg tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Zwerg (2019)?
- In US, Der Zwerg is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Der Zwerg?
- Der Zwerg stars Elena Tsallagova, Emily Magee, David Butt Philip, Mick Morris Mehnert and Philipp Jekal.
- When was Der Zwerg released?
- Der Zwerg was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.