Die Walküre
"Copenhagen Ring Cycle 2006. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Erster Tag - Die Walküre."
Originally released in 2006. Die Walküre is a music film. directed by Kasper Holten. With a runtime of 3h 49m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Stig Fogh Andersen, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, and James Johnson
Synopsis
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The story of the opera is based on the Norse mythology told in the Volsunga Saga and the Poetic Edda.[1][2] In Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one in a group of female figures who decide which soldiers die in battle and which live. Die Walküre's best-known excerpt is the "Ride of the Valkyries". DVD release June 2009.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
3h 49m
229 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Decca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Walküre about?
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four operas that form Wagner's cycle Der Ring des N...
Who directed Die Walküre?
Die Walküre was directed by Kasper Holten.
How long is Die Walküre?
Die Walküre has a runtime of 3 hours and 49 minutes (229 minutes total).
When was Die Walküre released?
Die Walküre was released on May 31, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Walküre?
The main cast of Die Walküre includes Stig Fogh Andersen, Gitta-Maria Sjöberg, James Johnson, Iréne Theorin, Stephen Milling.