Category: The Tales of Hoffmann

  • The Tales of Hoffmann (1951, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger)

    Absolutely gorgeous staging of Jules Barbier opera is completely lacking, dramatically speaking. Powell and Pressburger do color German expressionism, which–again–looks great. They also haven’t got any interest in making a film out of the opera. Might be more of a success if you’re in the mood to watch an opera and not, you know, a…