Mythos Carmen

Synopsis

What do the great characters in the history of opera have to do with our own lives? “Mythos Carmen”: modern re-enactments place the respective operatic character squarely in the middle of our present times. Individual chapters examine the key issues of the character, which are spread out in the form of a kaleidoscope. International stars of opera, singers, conductors and directors explain what continues to fascinate us about the characters to this day. They explain their own take on the various heroes and describe what makes the operatic characters mythological. In doing so, they provide a distinctive, new and fresh perspective on the great works of music. The film is augmented by footage shot behind the scenes, at the places where the operas were written, and with a répétiteur, allowing the film to move through our present times emotionally guided by the opera.

Additional Info

• No: 9958
• Artists: Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna, Plácido Domingo, Calixto Bieito
• Production year: 2018
• Run time: 00:43:00
• Director: A film by Lena Kupatz & Axel Brüggemann
• Producers: Signed Media, ZDF/arte
• Format: HDTV 16:9