The Magic Flute

2006

2h 13m

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6.3/10

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During World War I, in an unnamed country, a soldier named Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil Sarastro. But all is not as it seems.

Directors

Kenneth Branagh

Writers

Kenneth Branagh(screenplay by)

Stephen Fry(writer by)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(author by)

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Joseph Kaiser

Amy Carson

Ben Davis

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Tamino

Pamina

Papageno

Papagena

Sarastro

Queen of the Night

Monostatos

The Old Papagena

First Lady

Second Lady

Third Lady

First Boy

Second Boy

Third Boy

First Officer

Second Officer

First Armed Man

Second Armed Man

Directors

Kenneth Branagh

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Kenneth Branagh(screenplay by)

Stephen Fry(writer by)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(author by)

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6/10

I admit, it is almost impossible for me to write an informed review of this film as I have no contextual relationship with Mozart's opera/operetta **THE MAGIC FLUTE**. In fact, and may be the case with other fans of cinema, my only connection to that opera is the scenes included in the film **AMADEUS**. However, I have challenged myself to watch the entire filmography of Kenneth Branagh, so **THE MAGIC FLUTE** is not to be ignored. With that in mind, I must apologize to the massively popular opera's fans who will see my approach devoid of knowledge of any production. This film version takes place during the first world war, in a non-descript country. It follows a young soldier sent on a mission to save the Queen of the Night's daughter, Pamina. The story reveals through magic that the kidnapper may not be evil after all. I imagine this story, set to match Mozart's original story idea, may be more palatable and light. Especially the importance of miracles in a story named after a magical flute. The United Kingdom's brilliant treasure, Stephen Fry, adapted this story into one that could be relatable to England during World War I. Branagh, who directed Fry in **PETER'S FRIENDS**, helms this beautifully designed film. the production and flow of the story show why Branagh is such a fascinating director. Being unfamiliar of any specific artist recording of anything from the Opera stage, I cannot comment in good faith to the power of any specific performance. But it seems to sound good to me. But lacking Patrick Doyle, it may seem less _Branagh_. This film took years to make it to the United States in any form until it eventually appeared on DVD. Maybe it's just the obvious. Its not as important a piece stateside. I'm glad to have seen it, but will likely avoid a re-watch for a handful of years.

DocTerminus17 Feb, 2022