Berlioz: Les Troyens
Originally released in 2003. Berlioz: Les Troyens is a music film. directed by Yannis Kokkos. With a runtime of 5h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anna Caterina Antonacci, Gregory Kunde, and Ludovic Tézier
Synopsis
This epic opera follows Virgil, beginning as the Greeks appear to have ceded the field after ten years of the Trojan War. Cassandra tries to warn of the terrible fate to come, but fate is set and Troy falls. The first two acts cover this tragic end, then the flight of survivors to Carthage and events at Carthage continue in acts 3 - 5, culminating in the further voyage for Italy and Rome. This is Virgil's classic epic, in operatic form, in about a three and a half hour performance from French Opera.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
5h 14m
314 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet
- BBC
- Opus Arte
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlioz: Les Troyens about?
This epic opera follows Virgil, beginning as the Greeks appear to have ceded the field after ten years of the Trojan War. Cassandra tries to warn of the terrible fate to come, but fate is set and T...
Who directed Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was directed by Yannis Kokkos.
How long is Berlioz: Les Troyens?
Berlioz: Les Troyens has a runtime of 5 hours and 14 minutes (314 minutes total).
When was Berlioz: Les Troyens released?
Berlioz: Les Troyens was released on October 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Berlioz: Les Troyens?
The main cast of Berlioz: Les Troyens includes Anna Caterina Antonacci, Gregory Kunde, Ludovic Tézier, Laurent Naouri, Renata Pokupić.