Quiz Quest – Parsifal Out West

The 1970s and 80s brought which of these wild Parsifal pop culture moments?

A) A Monty Python movie reference
B) A Parsifal comic book
C) A film where Parsifal is portrayed by multiple actors
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

With the centennial of Parsifal approaching in 1982, the work’s popularity continued to extend in new directions, including the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, comic book artist P. Craig Russell’s 1978 graphic novel adaptation, and director Hans-Jürgen Syberberg’s cult film where the role of Parsifal is played by both male and female actors.

Visit the North Grand Tier (2nd Floor) to discover more about the history of Parsifal in San Francisco and view the virtual exhibit at the link below.

Virtual Exhibit

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