La Boheme
Originally released in 1988. La Boheme is a music/drama film. directed by Francesca Zambello.
Starring Tiziano Severini, Mirella Freni, and Luciano Pavarotti
Synopsis
Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation. The legendary and incomparable partnership of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti as the two lovers has been captured in this special live recording from stage of the San Francisco Opera. Brian Large has adapted Francesca Zambello's production for video, further illuminating the fascinating interaction of Puccini's characters. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti), comically mirrors the more profound love of Rodolfo and Mimi. Nicolai Ghiaurov sings Colline.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Box Office
$143.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Tiziano Severini
as Self - Conductor
Mirella Freni
as Mimì
Luciano Pavarotti
as Rodolfo
Gino Quilico
as Marcello
Nicolai Ghiaurov
as Colline
Stephen Dickson
Italo Tajo
Orchestra of the San Francisco Opera House
as Self - Orchestra
Chorus of the San Francisco Opera House
as Self - Chorus
Giacomo Puccini
as Self - Composer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $143,247
Production Companies
- San Francisco Opera
- RM Arts
- Kultur International Films
- Arthaus Musik
- Erato Films
- Videoschermo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Boheme about?
Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of t...
Who directed La Boheme?
La Boheme was directed by Francesca Zambello.
How long is La Boheme?
La Boheme has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was La Boheme released?
La Boheme was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Boheme?
The main cast of La Boheme includes Tiziano Severini, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Gino Quilico, Nicolai Ghiaurov.