The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

We only see Bergman, we only hear Mozart

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Produced by Sveriges Radio

1975134 min7.2 / 10

A visually sumptuous operatic fantasy about love, transformation, and enlightenment, grounded in Mozart's transcendent music and Bergman's theatrical staging.

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.

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Like The Magic Flute

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Same Mood as The Magic Flute

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Magic Flute, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Magic Flute, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.