The Magic Flute
– The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daug..
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
01 Jan 1975
Swedish
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Ingmar Bergman
Emanuel Schikaneder (libretto), Ingmar Bergman (screenplay), Alf Henrikson (Swedish translation)
Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård, Elisabeth Erikson
The Queen of the Night offers her daughter Pamina to Tamino, but he has to bring her back from her father and priest Sarastro. She gives a magic flute to Tamino and magic bells to the bird hunter Papageno, who follows Tamino and wants to find a wife. The duo travels in a journey of love and knowledge.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.
Sveriges Radio