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Die Walküre

1989·Movie
3h 57min·PG
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Hildegard Behrens brings deep empathy to Brünnhilde, the favorite daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. (Performed April 8, 1989)
Wagnerian OperaGermanic MythologyEpic DramaClassical MusicStaging SpectaclePower and BetrayalThe Ring CycleGods and MortalsRomantic Tragedy

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Is Die Walküre worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Die Walküre okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Die Walküre?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Die Walküre plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Die Walküre in English?

German

No, it was made in German.