Handel: Admeto
Originally released in 2006. Handel: Admeto is a music film. directed by Axel Köhler. With a runtime of 3h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, and Mechthild Bach
Synopsis
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's production at the Halle Opernhaus revisits a work that encompasses comedy, tragedy and almost absurd grotesqueness, couching it in the convincing metaphor of a modern hospital.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2006
20 years ago
Runtime
3h 16m
196 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Matthias Rexroth
as Admeto, King of Thessaly
Romelia Lichtenstein
as Alceste, wife of Admeto
Mechthild Bach
as Antigona, a Trojan princess
Tim Mead
as Trasimede, brother of Admeto
Raimund Nolte
as Hercules
Melanie Hirsch
as Orindo, a courtier
Gerd Vogel
as Meraspe, confident of Antigona
Howard Arman
as Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
Axel Köhler
as Oracle of Apollo (Voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arthaus Musik
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handel: Admeto about?
Axel Kohler, the internationally renowned countertenor has brought Admeto into the modern era in timeless style by the skillful application of imaginative theatrical digressions. Köhler's producti...
Who directed Handel: Admeto?
Handel: Admeto was directed by Axel Köhler.
How long is Handel: Admeto?
Handel: Admeto has a runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes (196 minutes total).
When was Handel: Admeto released?
Handel: Admeto was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Handel: Admeto?
The main cast of Handel: Admeto includes Matthias Rexroth, Romelia Lichtenstein, Mechthild Bach, Tim Mead, Raimund Nolte.