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🎬 Title: Turandot

Wiener Staatsoper

Story: Director Claus Guth amplifies the surreal aspects of this harsh fairy tale, reinterpreting it as a »parable« with grotesque elements. According to Guth, Calaf, the son of the exiled Tartar king Timur, is “thrown into a world beyond his comprehension.” This world operates on its own strict logic: Princess Turandot has constructed a ruthless bureaucratic system to shield herself. Guth suggests that Turandot’s recollection of the horrific fate of her ancestor Lu-o-lin embodies her own terror; her oppressive state is the response to this trauma. The design work by Etienne Pluss, costumes by Ursula Krdina, and choreography by Sommer Ulricksen effectively portray both the exterior and interior of this oppressive regime, showcasing its inevitable decline, which paves the way for the eventual happiness of Turandot and Calaf.

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📅 Release date: 2023-12-07

⏱️ Runtime: 2h 21m

🎭 Genres: Music

🎬 Director: Claus Guth

✍️ Writer: Giacomo Puccini

🏢 Production companies: Wiener Staatsoper

👥 Cast: Asmik Grigorian (Turandot), Jonas Kaufmann (Calaf), Kristina Mkhitaryan (Liu), Jörg Schneider (Altoum), Dan Paul Dumitrescu (Timur), Martin Häßler (Ping), Norbert Ernst (Pang), Hiroshi Amako (Pong), Marco Armiliato (Conductor)

Editor’s note: Turandot (2023) encapsulates its musical heritage while avoiding a derivative feel. Under Claus Guth’s skillful direction, the film maintains a consistent rhythm and a distinct sense of location. The performances, notably by Asmik Grigorian, Jonas Kaufmann, and Kristina Mkhitaryan, infuse the narrative with emotional depth. The 2h 21m runtime is well-suited to the content, and the tagline “Wiener Staatsoper” aptly reflects its artistic aims. If the storyline resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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