The Echo of Being

The Echo of Being is based on biographical elements from the lives of Gustav and Alma Mahler and their young daughter Maria. The film is a reflection on life, death, and everything after that. Based on movements from
Mahler symphonies 2, 4 and 9.

Starring Greg Wise, Amira Casar & Dominique van Ginkel

Available versions

Totenfeier – Symphony 4 movement 3 – Symphony 9 movement 4 (approx 70′)
Totenfeier – Symphony 4 movement 3 – Symphony 9 movement 4 (approx 70′)
(reduced orchestra)
Chamber orchestra version for 14 musicians (approx 50′)

Other Productions

Firebird

Magical realistic film, based on Stravinsky’s L’oiseau de Feu. After the death of his wife, Emperor Kashkei lives in solitude in his memories. In a deserted castle he’s being looked after by his enchanted servants. Kashkei’s neglected daughter can’t stand this situation and uses her magical powers to confront him with his past.

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The Isle of the Dead

Visualisation of Arnold Böcklin’s painting Die Toteninsel, where the deceased on an island make the crossing to the afterlife. When a living woman arrives, the wandering souls start to haunt her. Music by Sergei Rachmaninov.

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