Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Originally released in 1987. Die Entführung aus dem Serail is a music film. directed by Humphrey Burton. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Deon van der Walt, Inga Nielsen, and Lillian Watson
Synopsis
Mozart's famous Singspiel after Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's work "Belmonte und Konstanze", DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL comes to life in the sumptuous setting of Topkapi, the Ottoman sultans' own Istanbul seraglio (palace harem). Belmonte finds his fiancée Konstanze and her English maid Blondchen, who were captured and sold by pirates, in the Mediterranean seraglio of the Ottoman pasha Selim. Belmonte's servant Pedrillo gets him engaged as builder. After Selim tried to enforce himself upon Konstanze, Pedrillo and Blondchen, his own sweetheart, prepare their flight, managing to get Osmin, the pasha's overseer, drunk. Yet Osmin and Selim's guard still capture them, already in the garden; however the touching display of true love melts the pasha's heart, so he lets them go.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Royal Opera House
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Entführung aus dem Serail about?
Mozart's famous Singspiel after Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's work "Belmonte und Konstanze", DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL comes to life in the sumptuous setting of Topkapi, the Ottoman sultans' ...
Who directed Die Entführung aus dem Serail?
Die Entführung aus dem Serail was directed by Humphrey Burton.
How long is Die Entführung aus dem Serail?
Die Entführung aus dem Serail has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Die Entführung aus dem Serail released?
Die Entführung aus dem Serail was released on November 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Entführung aus dem Serail?
The main cast of Die Entführung aus dem Serail includes Deon van der Walt, Inga Nielsen, Lillian Watson, Kurt Moll, Lars Magnusson.