The Magic Flute 1975
There’s a common misconception that Ingmar Bergman made only glum philosophical dramas, but his work is not without its life-affirming moments and he ventured into a variety of genres over his long career, including comedies. Perhaps the most surprising film in his career however is The Magic Flute, a filmed staging of Mozart’s famous opera for TV.

The Magic Flute is a winsome fairy tale concerning a young prince who is sent to rescue the recently abducted daughter of The Queen of the Night. With the aid of a comic sidekick and a magic flute the prince embarks on a journey of love and self-discovery. The Magic Flute is certainly one of Mozart's most cherished works and among the best-known operas of all time.

BD50, 2xDVD9 | 1080p AVC, NTSC | 02:18:04 | 33 Gb, 12.7 Gb
Language: Swedish
Subtitles: English

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Ulrik Cold, Josef Kostlinger, Irma Urrila
Country: Sweden
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance

Extras:

Ingmar Bergman (1080i; 29:27) is a television interview conducted by Sigvard Hammard, which was broadcast in December 1974, just a few days before the television airing of the film in Sweden, and which focuses on the film and the opera. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Peter Cowie (1080p; 18:15) offers an interesting assessment of the film and its theatrical proclivities.

Tystnad! Tagning! Trollflojten! (1080p; 1:05:27) is a documentary about the filming which was broadcast on Swedish television just a few days after the original broadcast of the film. In Swedish with English subtitles.