Fledermaus is the German word for bat.
Die Fledermaus was created in 1874.
The Die Fledermaus Overture, by Johann Strauss, is in the key of A major.
Die Fledermaus - 1937 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16
Die Fledermaus - 1997 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Die Fledermaus - 1986 I TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Die Fledermaus - 1986 II TV was released on: USA: 1986
Die Fledermaus - 1962 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S West Germany:12 (nf)
The German word for a bat is Fledermaus (feminine gender, so it is 'die Fledermaus')
Fledermaus means 'bat' as in the flying nocturnal mammal ( literally flutter-mouse ).
"Die Fledermaus," which translates to "The Bat" in English, is named after the character of the bat that plays a significant role in the operetta's plot. The title reflects both the literal transformation of the character Gabriel von Eisenstein into a "bat" in the context of a masquerade and symbolizes themes of disguise, deception, and revelry. The bat serves as a metaphor for the playful and mischievous nature of the story, which revolves around mistaken identities and social satire.
Die Fledermaus - 1946 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 France:U West Germany:16 West Germany:16 (nf)