The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold (2016)
Frank Castorf revolutionised German-language theatre in the post-Berlin Wall era, bringing to the stage intellectual and political acuteness, brash references and a not infrequent use of crude humour. He brought these qualities to the Bayreuth Festival where his production of the Ring ran from 2013 to 2017. This 2016 recording of Das Rheingold captures Marek Janowski's festival debut as conductor of this unique production, in which Castorf replaces the Rheingold with oil as the central commodity in a pre-capitalist society. The first night of the Ring cycle begins at a gas station off of Route 66, the main road connecting the East and West coasts of the USA, that played an important role in commerce in the 1920s.
Director: Frank Castorf
Genre: Music, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: July 26, 2016
Cast
- Iain Paterson - Wotan
- Markus Eiche - Donner
- Tansel Akzeybek - Froh
- Roberto Saccà - Loge
- Sarah Connolly - Fricka
- Caroline Wenborne - Freia
- Nadine Weissmann - Erda
- Albert Dohmen - Alberich
- Andreas Conrad - Mime
- Günther Groissböck - Fasolt
Screenplay
Production: Bayreuther Festspiele, Deutsche Grammophon
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Frank Castorf
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold about?
- Frank Castorf revolutionised German-language theatre in the post-Berlin Wall era, bringing to the stage intellectual and political acuteness, brash references and a not infrequent use of crude humour. He brought these qualities to the Bayreuth Festival where his production of the Ring ran from 2013 to 2017. This 2016 recording of Das Rheingold captures Marek Janowski's festival debut as conductor of this unique production, in which Castorf replaces the Rheingold with oil as the central commodity in a pre-capitalist society. The first night of the Ring cycle begins at a gas station off of Route 66, the main road connecting the East and West coasts of the USA, that played an important role in commerce in the 1920s.
- Who directed The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was directed by Frank Castorf.
- Who stars in The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold stars Iain Paterson, Markus Eiche, Tansel Akzeybek, Roberto Saccà, Sarah Connolly, Caroline Wenborne.
- How long is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold is a Music, Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold produced?
- The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold was produced in Germany.