In the Penal Colony

Based on a story by Franz Kafka, this Philip Glass opera is set at the turn of the 20th century on a remote island where a high-ranking visitor arrives to witness the use of a strange machine in the execution of a prisoner. It is a parable for the consequences of the abuse of power and corruption.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
77 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
77 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 13, 2021
Season
2021
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0
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0
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0
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Music

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Based on a story by Franz Kafka, this Philip Glass opera is set at the turn of the 20th century on a remote island where a high-ranking visitor arrives to witness the use of a strange machine in the execution of a prisoner. It is a parable for the consequences of the abuse of power and corruption.

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Japanese

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