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Stephen Fry: Wagner and Me

CFF-PG certification
DOCUMENTARIES
Director: Patrick McGrady. Starring: Stephen Fry.
United Kingdom, 2010. 90 mins.
Follow Stephen Fry across Europe in this documentary as he explores his love for the music of composer Richard Wagner. But this is not just a journey of appreciation. Being of Jewish descent, with relatives who died in Auschwitz, Fry must confront the fact that Wagner was so heavily associated with Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Reinforcing this link Leni Riefenstahl infamously used Wagner?s music in her propaganda film TRIUMPH OF THE WILL. Is it possible today to separate the music from the images to which it is now attached? Fry presents the beautiful music and its dark past with his customary wit, humour and intelligence. The contrast makes this unmissable for fans of Wagner and a perfect introduction for everyone else.

Screenings

Arts Picturehouse

Friday 17 September, 4:00PM

Arts Picturehouse

Monday 20 September, 9:00PM

Reviews

1 star rating

Stephen Fry: Wagner and Me by Festival Daily

19 Sep 2010

WAGNER AND ME charts Stephen Fry’s exploration of the world and music of...
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Stephen Fry: Wagner and Me by CFF Student Critics

23 Sep 2010

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