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Hans Werner Henze’s “The Raft of the Medusa” is directly inspired by Théodore Géricault’s famous painting. The German composer sets to music the fate of 150 people who have been shipwrecked and abandoned to their destiny. This is a radical work that fluctuates between hope and inevitability, agony and sudden bursts of life. The Raft of the Medusa is an oratorio that was first performed in 1968. Fifty years on, the Italian director Romeo Castellucci underscores its immense modernity, drawing a striking parallel between Hans Werner Henze’s work and the current migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
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How long is The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa was directed by Romeo Castellucci and released in 2018.
What genre is The Raft of the Medusa?
The Raft of the Medusa is a Music film (2018).
Who stars in The Raft of the Medusa?
The cast of The Raft of the Medusa includes Dale Duesing, Bo Skovhus, Lenneke Ruiten.
