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3 Production  



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The Magic Flute (2022 film)






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The Magic Flute
Directed byFlorian Sigl
Screenplay byAndrew Lowery
Based onThe Magic Flute
byWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Produced by
  • Christopher Zwickler [de]
  • Fabian Wolfart
  • CinematographyPeter Matjasko
    Edited byAlexander Dittner [de]
    Music byMartin Stock [de]

    Production
    companies

    • Flute Film (Christopher Zwickler)
  • Centropolis Entertainment
  • Tobis Film [de]
  • Distributed byTobis Film

    Release dates

    • September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30) (Zurich)
  • November 17, 2022 (2022-11-17) (Germany)
  • Running time

    124 minutes[1]
    CountryGermany
    LanguagesEnglish
    • English
  • German
  • Box office$236,328[2]

    The Magic Flute (German: The Magic Flute - Das Vermächtnis der Zauberflöte) is a 2022 German musical fantasy film directed by Florian Sigl and written by Andrew Lowery, based on the 1791 opera of the same namebyWolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

    Plot[edit]

    Cast[edit]

  • Iwan Rheon as Papageno
  • Stéfi Celma as Papagena
  • Robin Gooch as Old Papagena
  • Sabine Devieilhe as the Queen of the Night
  • Asha Banks as Princess Pamina of the Night
  • Morris Robinson as Sarastro the Sorcerer
  • Stefan Konarske as Monostatos
  • Larissa Herden as Lady Hazel
  • Jasmin Shakeri as Lady Scarlet
  • Jeanne Goursaud as Lady Azure
  • Greg Wise as James Walker
  • Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Nurse
  • F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Longbow
  • Niamh McCormack as Sophie
  • Elliot Courtiour as Paolo Tocci
  • Cosima Henman as Olivia
  • Amir Wilson as Anton Milanesi
  • Rolando Villazón as Enrico Milanesi
  • Tedros "Teddy" Teclebrhan as Mr. Baumgartner
  • Waldemar KobusasMr. Suessmayr
  • Production[edit]

    Development[edit]

    In 2017, Roland Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment and Flimmer began to co-produce a modern-day adaptation of Mozart's opera, the brainchild of Florian Sigl and Christopher Zwickler. Emmerich and Zwickler produced, Sigl directed, while Andrew Lowery wrote the screenplay.[3] Dan Maag and Fabian Wolfart of Pantaleon Films joined as producers at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2018.[4]

    Pixomondo created the film's VFX. The project received funds from both Austria and Germany.[5]

    Co-producers include Tim Oberwelland, Theodor Gringel, Peter Eiff and Tobias Alexander Seiffert of Tobis Film as well as Stefan Konarske of Quinta Media.

    Casting[edit]

    The cast was announced in February 2021, with Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe, Asha Banks and Amir Wilson starring. Opera stars Sabine Devieilhe, Rolando Villazón and Morris Robinson would feature. Other cast members include F. Murray Abraham, Stéfi Celma,[6] Jeanne Goursaud, Jasmin Shakeri, Lary, and Stefan Konarske.[7]

    Filming[edit]

    Principal photography began in February 2021 at Bavaria Studios in Munich and wrapped in Tenerife in April. Other reported filming locations included Salzburg and London.[citation needed]

    Music[edit]

    Seventeen arias from The Magic Flute are featured in the film, performed by the individual actors.

    Three non opera songs are also included.

    Release[edit]

    Sola Media has the rights to international distribution.[8] First look stills were revealed in October 2021.[9] The film premiered at the 2022 Zurich Film Festival.[10] It received a theatrical release on 10 March 2023 through Shout! Studios.[11]

    Reception[edit]

    The film received mixed reviews. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports a 50% score, based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10.[12]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Project data for "The Magic Flute" on Crew United". Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  • ^ "The Magic Flute (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  • ^ "Roland Emmerich's Centropolis, Flimmer Team Up on Mozart's The Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  • ^ Meza, Ed (21 February 2021). "Pantaflix Boards Roland Emmerich's Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  • ^ White, Peter (7 January 2020). "Game of Thrones VFX Firm Pixomondo Boards Roland Emmerich-Produced Feature Adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  • ^ Wiseman, Andreas (22 March 2021). "Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham & Call My Agent Star Stefi Celma Join Modern-Day Magic Flute, Filming Underway in Europe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  • ^ Meza, Ed (3 February 2021). "Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe, Asha Banks Join Roland Emmerich's The Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  • ^ Blaney, Martin (9 March 2021). "Sola Media boards the Roland Emmerich-produced The Magic Flute". Screen Daily. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  • ^ Wisman, Andreas (26 October 2021). "The Magic Flute: First Look at F. Murray Abraham, Iwan Rheon, Stefi Celma, More — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  • ^ Ntim, Zac; Goodfellow, Melanie (26 August 2022). "Florian Sigl's 'The Magic Flute' To Debut At Zurich & San Sebastian Sets Zinemira Award — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  • ^ Major, Michael (31 January 2023). "VIDEO: F. Murray Abraham & Jack Wolfe Star in THE MAGIC FLUTE Trailer". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  • ^ "The Magic Flute". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  • External links[edit]


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