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The Tales of Hoffmann

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In a world where love intertwines with the supernatural, a disillusioned poet relives the tragic stories of his three great loves. The narration begins in a bar, where Hoffmann, drunk and dejected, encounters his friend Nicklaus, who urges him to remember the women who marked his life. In his mind, three fascinating figures emerge: the automaton Olympia, who disappoints him with her coldness; the captivating Giulietta, who seduces him only to steal his soul; and the virtuous Antonia, whose beauty and musical talent lead her to inevitable tragedy.

Each story is filled with vibrant color and an extravagantly beautiful choreographed visual style, where dance and music intertwine. As Hoffmann immerses himself in these memories, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, taking the audience on a musical journey filled with passion, jealousy, and the tormenting desire for true love.

Obsessed with his art and haunted by his romantic failures, Hoffmann struggles to reconcile his pain with his creativity. The dark twist in each tale reveals that love can be both a refuge and a prison. Ultimately, he becomes a vulnerable and melancholic being, trying to find meaning in fleeting love while the shadow of his failures pursues him, leaving an indelible mark on his heart.

Media type
Movie
Year
1951
Director
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Dennis Arundell
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.10
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
85.00
Actors
Moira Shearer
Ludmilla Tchérina
Pamela Brown
Léonide Massine
Ann Ayars
Robert Helpmann
Robert Rounseville
Mogens Wieth
Philip Leaver
Meinhart Maur
Edmond Audran
Sir Thomas Beecham
Alan Carter
Elizabeth Christie
John Ford
Richard Golding
Lillemor Knudsen
Barry Lowe
Arthur Skinner
Gender
Música
Fantasy
Romance
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Original title
The Tales of Hoffmann
Duration
127
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