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The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie

2016·Movie
3h 38min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, politics, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography8

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About

The new Bayreuth production of the Ring Cycle that premiered in 2013 offered spectacular sets, courtesy of Aleksandar Denić. As is regularly the case in Frank Castorf's productions, live video recordings add an extra dimension and in this performance Die Walküre is set at the beginning in the 19th century and then moves ahead to the Stalin era. The geographic setting is Baku, Azerbaijan, so in addition to Wild West capitalism, Castorf also takes aim at Soviet communism. The leading roles are also strongly cast in this third revival of Castorf's production, with Christopher Ventris, Heidi Melton, Catherine Foster and John Lundgren.
Wagnerian OperaPolitical ReinterpretationEpic ScaleStrong PerformancesComplex CharactersMyth and LegendGermanic FolkloreNorse MythologySocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Castorf, Frank Castorf
Written by:
Richard Wagner
Composed by:
Marek Janowski, Richard Wagner

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Is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie?

3 h 38 min

The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie runs 3 h 38 min.

What language is The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie in?

German

It was made in German.

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