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.
Release Date | April 13, 2021 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | In the Penal Colony | |
Runtime | 1h 17min | |
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Original Language | English | |
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