Korngold - Der Klang von Hollywood kam aus Wien

Erich Wolfgang Korngold grew up in Vienna to become a celebrated child prodigy and opera composer. After the “Anschluss” in 1938, Hollywood became both a place of exile and a refuge for him and his family. With his film scores, he shaped the sound of classic Hollywood cinema. The film traces his journey from Brno via Vienna to Los Angeles and his difficult attempt to reestablish himself in Europe after the war. Music, letters, scores, archival footage, and contemporary interpretations illustrate Korngold’s artistic journey, his experience of exile, and his later rediscovery—right up to his influence on contemporary film and video game music.