Movie

The Deluge

Die Sintflut

Georges Bizet's "Noah," an opera in 5 acts. It tells of the events occurring immediately before the deluge and what triggered them. Bizet's father-in-law Jacques Fromental Halévy ("The Jewess," "L'éclair") started working on the opera. Bizet was only allowed to marry if he would promise to finish composing the opera.

Director

Alexander Kluge

Status

Released

Release date

13/12/1999

Original language

German