L'Orfeo
Originally released in 1978. L'Orfeo is a music film. directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Starring Philippe Huttenlocher, Dietlinde Turban, and Rachel Yakar
Synopsis
Live performance, part of Monteverdi cycle staged by Oper Zürich with Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Zürich Opera House Monteverdi Ensemble. Staged and directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. Filmed 28 March – 20 April 1978 in Vienna, sound recorded 1 – 25 December 1977 in Zürich.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philippe Huttenlocher
as Orfeo
Dietlinde Turban
as Euridice
Rachel Yakar
as Euridice (singing voice)
Trudeliese Schmidt
as La Musica / Speranza
Roland Hermann
as Apollo
Glenys Linos
as Messaggera / Proserpina
Werner Gröschel
as Plutone
Hans Franzen
as Caronte
Suzanne Calabro
as Ninfa
Peter Keller
as Pastor 1
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Unitel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'Orfeo about?
Live performance, part of Monteverdi cycle staged by Oper Zürich with Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Zürich Opera House Monteverdi Ensemble. Staged and directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. Film...
Who directed L'Orfeo?
L'Orfeo was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
How long is L'Orfeo?
L'Orfeo has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was L'Orfeo released?
L'Orfeo was released on December 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in L'Orfeo?
The main cast of L'Orfeo includes Philippe Huttenlocher, Dietlinde Turban, Rachel Yakar, Trudeliese Schmidt, Roland Hermann.