Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel(2008)
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel Synopsis
As bright and colorful as penny candy, this visually arresting production of Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" puts a twist on the classic fairy tale upon which it's based by uprooting the action to modern times. Director Laurent Pelly's interpretation, which premiered at Glyndebourne in 2008, finds Hansel, Gretel and their family taking shelter in a cardboard box while the witch's stock of goodies lines the shelves of a supermarket.
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel (2008) is a music film directed by Laurent Pelly, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Jennifer Holloway, Adriana Kučerová, Irmgard Vilsmaier and Klaus Kuttler.
- Director:
- Laurent Pelly
- Production:
- Decca
- Status:
- Released
Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Holloway
as Hansel
Adriana Kučerová
as Gretel
- Irmgard Vilsmaier
Irmgard Vilsmaier
as Mother
- Klaus Kuttler
Klaus Kuttler
as Father
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke
as The Witch
- Amy Freston
Amy Freston
as Sandman
- Malin Christensson
Malin Christensson
as Dew Fairy
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Pelly.
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Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel?
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The main cast of Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel (2008) includes Jennifer Holloway, Adriana Kučerová, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Klaus Kuttler and Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke. The film was directed by Laurent Pelly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel released?
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Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 2h 30m.