Dialogues des Carmelites
Originally released in 2004. Dialogues des Carmelites is a music film. directed by Robert Carsen. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christopher Robertson, Dagmar Schellenberger, and Gordon Gietz
Synopsis
Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Robertson
as Marquis de la Force
Dagmar Schellenberger
as Blanche de la Force
Gordon Gietz
as Chevalier de la Force
Anja Silja
as Madame de Croissy
Gwynne Geyer
as Madame Lidoine
Barbara Dever
as Mere Marie de l' incarnation
Laura Aikin
as Soeur Constance
Annamaria Popescu
as Mere Jeanne
Sara Allegretta
as Soeur Mathilde
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dialogues des Carmelites about?
Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allow...
Who directed Dialogues des Carmelites?
Dialogues des Carmelites was directed by Robert Carsen.
How long is Dialogues des Carmelites?
Dialogues des Carmelites has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was Dialogues des Carmelites released?
Dialogues des Carmelites was released on January 2, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dialogues des Carmelites?
The main cast of Dialogues des Carmelites includes Christopher Robertson, Dagmar Schellenberger, Gordon Gietz, Anja Silja, Gwynne Geyer.