The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung
Originally released in 1991. The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung is a music film. directed by Harry Kupfer. With a runtime of 4h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Siegfried Jerusalem, Bodo Brinkmann, and Philip Kang
Synopsis
THIRD DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Günter, the lord of the Rhine people, gives Siegfried a love potion that causes Siegfried to forget Brünnhilde and fall in love with Günter's sister Gutrane. Siegfried has given Brünnhilde the Ring as a token of their love, but her Valkyrie sister urges her to destroy it, because their father Wotan has lost his spear and power and is hiding out in Valhalla. Instead, Brünnhilde keeps it, and under the influence of the potion, Siegfried steals it from her. Enraged, Brünnhilde helps Alberich's son murder Siegfried, but Siegfried's memory returns, and he dies thinking of Brünnhilde. Brünnhilde repents and orders a funeral pyre to be built. She rides into the fire herself, and the Rhinemaidens get the ring back. The story closes with flames flickering about Valhalla in the background. Filmed at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in June & July 1991.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
4h 30m
270 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bayreuther Festspiele
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung about?
THIRD DAY OF THE RING CYCLE. Günter, the lord of the Rhine people, gives Siegfried a love potion that causes Siegfried to forget Brünnhilde and fall in love with Günter's sister Gutrane. Siegfri...
Who directed The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung?
The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung was directed by Harry Kupfer.
How long is The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung?
The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung has a runtime of 4 hours and 30 minutes (270 minutes total).
When was The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung released?
The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung was released on July 4, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung?
The main cast of The Ring Cycle: Gotterdammerung includes Siegfried Jerusalem, Bodo Brinkmann, Philip Kang, Günter von Kannen, Anne Evans.