I'm pretty sure they didn't have automobiles when Mozart created The Magic Flute.
Why, Brannaugh, can't you keep a story in its proper time period? You did so well with "Henry V", but you've warped every other Shakespeare piece since.
I like that Branagh tried to bring this great opera to new audiences; given that Magic Flute was intended for a mass audience, and that it was to be played to this audience in their own language, it makes sense to translate it into english. And I'm not against updating the settings of opera, if it's done well - but WW1 was a brutal muddy mess, whereas magic flute is all light and wit, so the image & setting simply does not fit the music, not even ironically. But there's still a lot to like here.
@magicpony9 you can watch dvds of any region on a) sony DVD players which are not coded, or b) a computer as long as you use the VLC programme (which is free to download and non-region-coded) to play them - so yes, you can watch it in the US as long as you import the DVD, although you cannot watch it on an Xbox or cheap dvd player... basically you just have to jump through hoops to watch the films you want; it sucks, but there's always a way
I've definitely been out of the loop. I've never heard nor seen anything about this film before now! I haven't even seen so much as a trailer. Opera remains my first love in all entertainment media so my lack of knowledge about this is a shock.
Bizarre, je ne pensais pas que La flûte enchantée puisse se passer en temps de guerre, mais après tout pourquoi pas... Enfin Mozart c'était quand même avant la Révolution Française, non ? Pas pendant la guerre de 14/18. Sinon, ce film a l'air pas mal.
Coronel Dax as Tamino! This is the world of Paths of Glory (death, destruction and silly officers). And Dax/Tamino must find a different world (within himself, first of all). The end result will be peace and brotherhood. THAT is pure Mozart.
got it, watched it (more than once), loved it. i recommend it to everyone who is a) interested in brannagh´s work and foremost b) who likes mozart´s magic flute. maybe not for the specialized opera purist, but if you go for the whole experience of visuals, sound and interpretation, you´re in for a treat.
Finalement je trouve quelque francais qui est d'accord avec moi sur cette version!!!!! Allez voir la vidéo "Pamina's Quartet" et lisez ce qu'on a commenté au contraire... Comme les opinions sont différentes!!
ABSOLTELY BRILLIANT. I've gotta see the entire movie. do u think u could please upload it? I loved how Kenneth Branagh barely allowed sound effects or dialogue to be heard during Mozart's spellbinding overture.
Hm...I like the scenes of this movie, but the language....I`m from Switzerland, I really like this opera in german...but the scenes are great, respect!!!
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Dogaradodia 7 months ago
Is that Kenneth Branagh as the general with the beard?
brando92346 9 months ago
@brando92346 The one at 3:00 - 3:29 ish ? That's Jimmy Yuill.
tediousoldfools 9 months ago
I'm pretty sure they didn't have automobiles when Mozart created The Magic Flute.
Why, Brannaugh, can't you keep a story in its proper time period? You did so well with "Henry V", but you've warped every other Shakespeare piece since.
Hiraghm 10 months ago
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE THIS FILM AVAILABLE IN TH U.S.!!
wheimer2 10 months ago
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Como visualizarían la Tercera Guerra Mundial musicalizada por Accept (Balls to the Wall)?
How hill u visualize the World War III with music by Accept (Balls to the Wall)?
Comment vous visualiseriez la Troisième Guerre Mondiale avec music par Accept (Balls to the Wall) ?
philaggelos 11 months ago
Como visualizarían la Tercera Guerra Mundial musicalizada por Accept (Balls to the Wall)?
How hill u visualize the World War III with music by Accept (Balls to the Wall)?
Comment vous visualiseriez la Troisième Guerre Mondiale avec music par Accept (Balls to the Wall) ?
philaggelos 11 months ago
It's scandalous that this film has never been released in the U.s., not even on DVD!
al1936ful 1 year ago
Omg...this video is all one shot...
coramunroe 1 year ago 3
Does anyone know where I can watch this movie online?
ibanezkc 1 year ago
Is anyone reminded at all of Disney's Fantasia?
amadeus5889 1 year ago
Ok. A musician here, but far retarded.
lty2k84 1 year ago
never saw this film..i must see it !!! wow impressive and surreal !
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sevenender 1 year ago
I like that Branagh tried to bring this great opera to new audiences; given that Magic Flute was intended for a mass audience, and that it was to be played to this audience in their own language, it makes sense to translate it into english. And I'm not against updating the settings of opera, if it's done well - but WW1 was a brutal muddy mess, whereas magic flute is all light and wit, so the image & setting simply does not fit the music, not even ironically. But there's still a lot to like here.
artsfiend 1 year ago
Wait, so if you live in the US you can't watch the whole thing? :(
magicpony9 1 year ago
@magicpony9 you can watch dvds of any region on a) sony DVD players which are not coded, or b) a computer as long as you use the VLC programme (which is free to download and non-region-coded) to play them - so yes, you can watch it in the US as long as you import the DVD, although you cannot watch it on an Xbox or cheap dvd player... basically you just have to jump through hoops to watch the films you want; it sucks, but there's always a way
artsfiend 1 year ago
I have just finished watching Shackleton by Kenneth Branagh, which is marvellous....Ken is a national treasure !! And, as for Mozart...words fail !!
marywebholmes 2 years ago
This movie was AWESOME!!! And the overture is one of my personal favourite scenes. I love war-movies and I love Mozart!
moltoallegro19 2 years ago 3
MOZARRRRTTTTTT<3
lucioscp 2 years ago
...AND BRANAGH;)
lucioscp 2 years ago 2
Absolutely Superb
147wallis 2 years ago 2
I've definitely been out of the loop. I've never heard nor seen anything about this film before now! I haven't even seen so much as a trailer. Opera remains my first love in all entertainment media so my lack of knowledge about this is a shock.
QueenBoadicea 2 years ago
@QueenBoadicea It's never been released in the U.S., and it's only available on DVD in a Region 2 version.
al1936ful 1 year ago
Certified Intergalactic!
Dogaradodia 2 years ago 5
great version of the opera...just a little over ramanticized
sw79574 2 years ago 2
Bizarre, je ne pensais pas que La flûte enchantée puisse se passer en temps de guerre, mais après tout pourquoi pas... Enfin Mozart c'était quand même avant la Révolution Française, non ? Pas pendant la guerre de 14/18. Sinon, ce film a l'air pas mal.
Lio6pr 2 years ago
Awesome! Branagh has a great sense of the chaos of war, even when set to the music of Mozart. My favorite director. Thanks for the upload!
roninredshade 2 years ago 3
saw this in the cinema, brilliant!!! would like to see it again, once is not enough, and there's no better experience than viewing this in the cinema
LexU224 2 years ago 2
Coronel Dax as Tamino! This is the world of Paths of Glory (death, destruction and silly officers). And Dax/Tamino must find a different world (within himself, first of all). The end result will be peace and brotherhood. THAT is pure Mozart.
william0000000 2 years ago
i don't know this strange movie ^^
it seem interesting for me
do it exist in French ?
cumbas 2 years ago
I think you can find it with the subtitles in French, because it was traslated in English from German just to make the film.
mom63423 2 years ago
i go to seek a french DVD of this movie :-)
cumbas 2 years ago
but why didn't they put English subtitles for this in the UK? It's not fair!! Was this brought to Germany, and how did they put it there w subtitles?
papagena92 2 years ago
The dvd was released a while ago i was lucky enough to get a copy through Ebay
A01unc 2 years ago
fantastic. gotta get the dvd. hope there is one!!!
FirstLifeFan 2 years ago
got it, watched it (more than once), loved it. i recommend it to everyone who is a) interested in brannagh´s work and foremost b) who likes mozart´s magic flute. maybe not for the specialized opera purist, but if you go for the whole experience of visuals, sound and interpretation, you´re in for a treat.
FirstLifeFan 2 years ago 13
oh wow. could you please post the rest of this??
hobgoblins5 3 years ago
incredible! is this ever getting a general release so I can see and own it?
cbgoddess31 3 years ago
This is great! :)
Walkemor 3 years ago 4
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carlottawalterson 3 years ago
Je l'ai vue, mais je prefère cette-ci parce que c'est plus étonnante: j'adore la créativité de Branagh, sa effrénée imagination...
mom63423 3 years ago 8
Finalement je trouve quelque francais qui est d'accord avec moi sur cette version!!!!! Allez voir la vidéo "Pamina's Quartet" et lisez ce qu'on a commenté au contraire... Comme les opinions sont différentes!!
papagena92 2 years ago
ABSOLTELY BRILLIANT. I've gotta see the entire movie. do u think u could please upload it? I loved how Kenneth Branagh barely allowed sound effects or dialogue to be heard during Mozart's spellbinding overture.
ShakespeareHamlet 3 years ago
I wish this film to be released in South Korea, too.
hugh0221 3 years ago
Hm...I like the scenes of this movie, but the language....I`m from Switzerland, I really like this opera in german...but the scenes are great, respect!!!
aeru9 3 years ago
I don't like the film, but the mozart's music is sublim
maurezza 3 years ago
I want the DVD...
jenie212 3 years ago
the guy running through the trench is one of our finest actors. Ive heard he's single too.
tom200764 3 years ago
This is an incredible shot.
mhssoftware 3 years ago 6
Thanks for this! I've been waiting FOREVER to see this.
becky2shoes 3 years ago
Brilliant and imaginative adaptation of The Magic Flute.
truthbetold0000000 3 years ago 6
It's full of poetry and magic indeed!
mom63423 3 years ago 5
*sigh* When is this thing gonna get released in North America??
Tangerine08 3 years ago
when will it be out in America, it is not fair!!! I really would like to see the whole movie
dlp06 3 years ago