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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.

Release DateApril 13, 2021
StatusReleased
Original TitleIn the Penal Colony
Runtime1h 17min
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Original LanguageEnglish
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