Movie

Tales of Hoffmann

★ 5.2(5)19161h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Oswald
Release date: 1916-02-26
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Lothar Stark-Film

About Tales of Hoffmann

Tales of Hoffmann is a 1916 movie in the Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Richard Oswald, starring Kurt Wolowsky, Max Ruhbeck and Paula Ronay. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tales of Hoffmann in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.

Cast

Kurt Wolowsky

junger Hoffmann

Max Ruhbeck

Onkel

Paula Ronay

Tante

Werner Krauss

Conte Dapertutto

Friedrich Kühne

Coppelius, Brillenhändler

Lupu Pick

Spalanzani, Direktor eines Museums

Ernst Ludwig

Rat Crespel

Nelly Ridon

Frau Rat Crespel

Ruth Oswald

kleine Antonia

Andreas Van Horn

Dr. Mirakel

Erich Kaiser-Titz

E.T.A. Hoffmann

Ferdinand Bonn

Stadtrat Lindorf

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tales of Hoffmann in Canada?+

Tales of Hoffmann is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Tales of Hoffmann on Netflix?+

Tales of Hoffmann is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Tales of Hoffmann?+

Tales of Hoffmann has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in Tales of Hoffmann?+

Tales of Hoffmann stars Kurt Wolowsky, Max Ruhbeck, Paula Ronay, Werner Krauss and Friedrich Kühne.

When did Tales of Hoffmann come out?+

Tales of Hoffmann is a 1916 movie directed by Richard Oswald.

What genre is Tales of Hoffmann?+

Tales of Hoffmann is Fantasy and Drama film.

Who directed Tales of Hoffmann?+

Tales of Hoffmann was directed by Richard Oswald.