Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel - 2008

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.

150min
2008
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

About Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel

Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel Overview

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.

Runtime: 150min

Extra details

Original Title: Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel
Original Language: English
Directed By: Laurent Pelly
Production Companies
Decca