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Tannhäuser

2009 · 205 min Music
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Tannhäuser, the knight and minnesinger, is torn between the sensual passion he finds with the goddess Venus and his spiritual longing for the pure love of Elisabeth. His return from the enchanted Venusberg to the world of the Wartburg court sparks outrage when, at a song contest, he provocatively praises carnal love. Excommunicated and cast out, he undertakes a pilgrimage to Rome to seek the Pope's absolution, only to face merciless condemnation. A final miracle — the blossoming of the Pope's staff — hints at the possibility of redemption through self-sacrifice and true, unwavering faith.

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Year 2009
Genre Music
Director Nikolaus Lehnhoff
Runtime 205 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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This operatic film adaptation masterfully navigates the chasm between the sacred and the profane, framing Wagner's timeless conflict of flesh versus spirit with striking visual symbolism. The production contrasts the austere world of courtly duty with the fiery, seductive realm of Venus.

What lingers after the final note is the profound emotional weight of a soul's struggle for grace. It is a spectacle of sound and image that questions the very price of redemption. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Nikolaus Lehnhoff

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A grand, solemn clash of sensual indulgence and pious devotion, underscored by monumental music.

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