Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
Originally released in 2018. Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a music/drama film. directed by Calixto Bieito. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ludovic Tézier, Mika Kares, and Maria Agresta
Synopsis
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that tore apart 14th century landowners and peasants. An eminently political opera in which power struggles are interwoven with family conflicts, Simon Boccanegra echoes the life of its composer – the man who championed the cause of Italian unification and overcame the loss of his wife and children. Calixto Bieito, that most Shakespearean of opera directors, brings humanism and truth to a work haunted by gleaming images of the sea.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Opéra National de Paris
- Francois Roussillon Et Associés
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that to...
Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Calixto Bieito.
How long is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released on December 13, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The main cast of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra includes Ludovic Tézier, Mika Kares, Maria Agresta, Francesco Demuro, Nicola Alaimo.