Benvenuto Cellini
"GRAMOPHONE CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS 2019 SHORTLIST - OPERA"
Originally released in 2015. Benvenuto Cellini is a music film. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Osborn, Michèle Losier, and Maurizio Muraro
Synopsis
With his affinity for the 16th-century sculptor Benvenuto Cellini's advocacy of artistic and personal freedom, Hector Berlioz went straight for the grand gesture with his first completed opera. Returning to it years after initial production debacles, Berlioz stated that he would 'never again find such verve and Cellinian impetuosity, nor such a variety of ideas.' The plot revolves around Cellini's wooing of Teresa, a match frustrated at every opportunity by his rival, the cowardly Fieramosca. Benvenuto Cellini is a pithy work combining romance, excitement, violence, comedy and spectacle; the perfect stage for Terry Gilliam's stylishly colorful and larger than life directing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Top Cast
John Osborn
as Benvenuto Cellini
Michèle Losier
as Ascanio
Maurizio Muraro
as Giacomo Balducci
Orlin Anastassov
as Le Pape Clément VII
Laurent Naouri
as Fieramosca
Mariangela Sicilia
as Teresa
Nicky Spence
as Francesco
Scott Conner
as Bernardino
André Morsch
as Pompeo
Marcel Beekman
as Le Cabaratier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NAXOS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benvenuto Cellini about?
With his affinity for the 16th-century sculptor Benvenuto Cellini's advocacy of artistic and personal freedom, Hector Berlioz went straight for the grand gesture with his first completed opera. Ret...
How long is Benvenuto Cellini?
Benvenuto Cellini has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was Benvenuto Cellini released?
Benvenuto Cellini was released on January 1, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Benvenuto Cellini?
The main cast of Benvenuto Cellini includes John Osborn, Michèle Losier, Maurizio Muraro, Orlin Anastassov, Laurent Naouri.