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.

Country:

Genre:

Music

Duration:

77 minutes

Year:

2021

Director:

Arturo Bejar

Cast:

The Officer

The Visitor

The Prisoner

The Soldier

Crew:

Director

Sound