Looking for Don Giovanni
"A documentary on Mozart's darkest opera"
Originally released in 2006. Looking for Don Giovanni is a documentary/music film. directed by Nayo Titzin. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring René Jacobs, Vincent Boussard, and Johannes Weisser
Synopsis
In Baden-Baden, Nayo Titzin follows the producers of the opera Don Giovanni, created for the Innsbruck Festival of 2006. He is looking for a musical truth... What if Mozart's masterwork Don Giovanni had been interpreted in a wrong way for more than two centuries? Conductor René Jacobs, famous for his performance of Così fan tutte and laureate of a Grammy Award for his innovative recording of The Marriage of Figaro, comes back with new ideas on the comprehension of one of the greatest operas of all times. In this relevant documentary, Nayo Titzin clarifies and highlights all the brightness of those melodies and recitatives. Rewarded with many praises in the international press, this production shows the dramaturgical perfection of the "opera of the operas," the absolute of the genre, as Wagner once said. Once more, the Bulgarian director offers a fun and subtle report, and makes sure that everyone will understand this myth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2006
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Bulgaria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Spotlight Production Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking for Don Giovanni about?
In Baden-Baden, Nayo Titzin follows the producers of the opera Don Giovanni, created for the Innsbruck Festival of 2006. He is looking for a musical truth... What if Mozart's masterwork Don Giovan...
Who directed Looking for Don Giovanni?
Looking for Don Giovanni was directed by Nayo Titzin.
How long is Looking for Don Giovanni?
Looking for Don Giovanni has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Looking for Don Giovanni released?
Looking for Don Giovanni was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looking for Don Giovanni?
The main cast of Looking for Don Giovanni includes René Jacobs, Vincent Boussard, Johannes Weisser, Marcos Fink, Svetlana Doneva.