The Seven Deadly Sins
Originally released in 2011. The Seven Deadly Sins is a feature film.
Starring Ian Bostridge, Johannes Chum, and Florian Boesch
Synopsis
The Seven Deadly Sins is satirical "ballet chanté" composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht written in 1933. The work critiques capitalism, weaves in popular music stylings of the era, and, through song and dance, tells a story of sin and revelation. The opera centers on the duality of the opera’s personae, Anna I and Anna II. She/They embark on a seven-city pursuit of the American dream. In turn, they uncover each of the seven deadly sins: pride, covetousness, lust, wrath, gluttony, envy, and sloth. Concert production at the Theaterakademie Mannheim, Germany.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seven Deadly Sins about?
The Seven Deadly Sins is satirical "ballet chanté" composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht written in 1933. The work critiques capitalism, weaves in popular music stylings of the era,...
How long is The Seven Deadly Sins?
The Seven Deadly Sins has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Seven Deadly Sins released?
The Seven Deadly Sins was released on June 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Seven Deadly Sins?
The main cast of The Seven Deadly Sins includes Ian Bostridge, Johannes Chum, Florian Boesch, Klemens Sader, Angelika Kirchschlager.