Falstaff
Originally released in 1993. Falstaff is a music film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mirella Freni, Barbara Bonney, and Paul Plishka
Synopsis
It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian Verdi that there remained within him one last great comedy fighting to get out that we owe this absolute miracle of an opera. Produced in 1893 as Verdi turned 80 there is much in this masterpiece that can be identified as a modernist neoclassical work. The use of short motifs instead of long arioso melodic lines, the spry and reduced orchestral textures and the lack of a single 'stand and deliver' dramatic declamatory aria all serve to make this more of a 20th century work than an example of 19th century late-Romanticism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falstaff about?
It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian Verdi that there remained within him one last great comedy fighting to get out that we owe this absolute...
Who directed Falstaff?
Falstaff was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Falstaff?
Falstaff has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Falstaff released?
Falstaff was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Falstaff?
The main cast of Falstaff includes Mirella Freni, Barbara Bonney, Paul Plishka, Bruno Pola, Marilyn Horne.