Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd
Originally released in 2017. Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd is a music/drama film. directed by Jérémie Cuvillier.
Starring Jacques Imbrailo, Toby Spence, and Brindley Sherratt
Synopsis
The premiere of Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd in Madrid is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Teatro Real's bicentennial celebrations. Its magnificent libretto, based on the novel of the same name by Herman Melville, tells the story of the sailor Billy Budd: a handsome, loyal, generous, strong, naive, and kind young man whose beauty and personality drive the ship's master-at-arms mad. Unable to control the situation, the master crucifies the naive young man without mercy. This new production by the Teatro Real is being presented for the first time in Madrid, in co-production with the Opéra national de Paris, under the direction of Deborah Warner, one of the great names in stage direction today.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2017
8 years ago
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jacques Imbrailo
as Billy Budd
Toby Spence
as Edward Fairfax Vere
Brindley Sherratt
as John Claggart
Thomas Oliemans
as Mr. Redburn
David Soar
as Mr. Flint
Torben Jürgens
as Lieutenant Ratcliffe
Christopher Gillett
as Red Whiskers
Isaac Galán
as Arthur Jones
Duncan Rock
as Donald
Jordi Casanova
as Maintop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- BelAir
- Teatro Real de Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd about?
The premiere of Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd in Madrid is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Teatro Real's bicentennial celebrations. Its magnificent libretto, based on the novel of the same...
Who directed Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd?
Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd was directed by Jérémie Cuvillier.
When was Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd released?
Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd was released on January 31, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd?
The main cast of Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd includes Jacques Imbrailo, Toby Spence, Brindley Sherratt, Thomas Oliemans, David Soar.