Semiramide
Originally released in 1990. Semiramide is a drama/music film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 3h 39m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring June Anderson, Marilyn Horne, and Samuel Ramey
Synopsis
In ancient Babylon, SEMIRAMIDE (Anderson) encourages her lover Assur (Ramey) to murder her husband, King Ninus. Her son, Ninius, disappears, believed dead, and Semiramide rules in her own right. 15 years later, as the opera opens, she is about to announce the name of her successor. Idreno (Olsen) and Assur are the leading candidates for the throne and the hand of Princess Azema (Shin), but Semiramide has taken a fancy to young Arsace (Horne), her victorious military leader who has been summoned back to Babylon. Only the high priest Oroe (Cheek) knows that Arsace is actually Ninius, spirited away to safety after the coup. As the queen announces Arsace as her successor, the ghost of her husband appears from his tomb, demanding that Arsace punish the late king’s murderers... Filmed at New York's Metropolitan Opera, John Copley's production of Rossini's last, longest and most elaborate dramatic opera brings together what many consider the definitive contemporary cast.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
3h 39m
219 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Semiramide about?
In ancient Babylon, SEMIRAMIDE (Anderson) encourages her lover Assur (Ramey) to murder her husband, King Ninus. Her son, Ninius, disappears, believed dead, and Semiramide rules in her own right. 15...
Who directed Semiramide?
Semiramide was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Semiramide?
Semiramide has a runtime of 3 hours and 39 minutes (219 minutes total).
When was Semiramide released?
Semiramide was released on December 22, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Semiramide?
The main cast of Semiramide includes June Anderson, Marilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey, Stanford Olsen, Young-Ok Shin.