Tales of Hoffmann (1916)
Synopsis
This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
Release Date: 1916-02-26
Runtime: 71 minutes
Director: Richard Oswald
Top Cast
- Kurt Wolowsky as junger Hoffmann
- Max Ruhbeck as Onkel
- Paula Ronay as Tante
- Werner Krauss as Conte Dapertutto
- Friedrich Kühne as Coppelius, Brillenhändler
- Lupu Pick as Spalanzani, Direktor eines Museums
- Ernst Ludwig as Rat Crespel
- Nelly Ridon as Frau Rat Crespel
- Ruth Oswald as kleine Antonia
- Andreas Van Horn as Dr. Mirakel
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
No additional images or backdrops found.
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in TW.