Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel (2008)

Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel (2008) poster

As bright and colorful as penny candy, this visually arresting production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" puts a twist on the classic fairy tale upon which it's based by uprooting the action to modern times. Director Laurent Pelly's interpretation, which premiered at Glyndebourne in 2008, finds Hansel, Gretel and their family taking shelter in a cardboard box while the witch's stock of goodies lines the shelves of a supermarket.

Director: Laurent Pelly, Thomas Grimm
Genre: Music
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Engelbert Humperdinck
Production: Decca
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel about?
As bright and colorful as penny candy, this visually arresting production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" puts a twist on the classic fairy tale upon which it's based by uprooting the action to modern times. Director Laurent Pelly's interpretation, which premiered at Glyndebourne in 2008, finds Hansel, Gretel and their family taking shelter in a cardboard box while the witch's stock of goodies lines the shelves of a supermarket.
Who directed Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel was directed by Laurent Pelly, Thomas Grimm.
Who stars in Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel stars Jennifer Holloway, Adriana Kučerová, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Klaus Kuttler, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Amy Freston.
How long is Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
What genre is Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel is a Music film.