Aida
"tt0262216. Aida (1981) Arena di Verona. Verdi / Italian."
Originally released in 1981. Aida is a music film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maria Chiara, Fiorenza Cossotto, and Alfredo Zanazzo
Synopsis
Verdi's most famous opera is performed at the Arena of Verona in Italy. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida. This production is conducted by Anton Guadagno and features performances by Maria Chiara, Fiorenza Cossotto and Nicola Martinucci.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aida about?
Verdi's most famous opera is performed at the Arena of Verona in Italy. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, lo...
Who directed Aida?
Aida was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Aida?
Aida has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Aida released?
Aida was released on August 8, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aida?
The main cast of Aida includes Maria Chiara, Fiorenza Cossotto, Alfredo Zanazzo, Nicola Martinucci, Giuseppe Scandola.