Les Contes d'Hoffman
"We are made great by love and greater still by our tears."
Originally released in 2017. Les Contes d'Hoffman is a drama/comedy film. directed by Robert Carsen. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ramón Vargas, Stéphanie d'Oustrac, and Roberto Tagliavini
Synopsis
This adaptation of three tales by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with a sprinkling of Goethe’s Faust, portrays the German poet as both narrator and hero recounting his love affairs with Olympia, Antonia and Giuletta. Robert Carsen’s spectacular production highlights the melancholy genius of a man marked by life, with a coherence and dramatic sense remarkable for a work that leaves numerous questions unanswered. Under the baton of Philippe Jordan, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Ermonela Jaho, Kate Aldrich, Yann Beuron and Ramón Vargas and Stefano Secco in the main role, interpret the legendary airs of this work whose brilliant mystery will continue to dazzle opera houses for countless years to come.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ramón Vargas
as Hoffmann
Stéphanie d'Oustrac
as La muse, Nicklausse
Roberto Tagliavini
as Lindorf, Coppélius, Dapertutto, Miracle
Yann Beuron
as Andrès, Cochenille, Pitichinaccio, Frantz
Nadine Koutcher
as Olympia
Kate Aldrich
as Giulietta
Ermonela Jaho
as Antonia
Doris Soffel
as La mère d'Antonia
Rodolphe Briand
as Spalanzani
Cyrille Lovighi
as Nathanaël
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Opéra National de Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Contes d'Hoffman about?
This adaptation of three tales by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with a sprinkling of Goethe’s Faust, portrays the German poet as both narrator and hero recounting his love affairs with Olympia, Antonia and Gi...
Who directed Les Contes d'Hoffman?
Les Contes d'Hoffman was directed by Robert Carsen.
How long is Les Contes d'Hoffman?
Les Contes d'Hoffman has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was Les Contes d'Hoffman released?
Les Contes d'Hoffman was released on November 15, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Les Contes d'Hoffman?
The main cast of Les Contes d'Hoffman includes Ramón Vargas, Stéphanie d'Oustrac, Roberto Tagliavini, Yann Beuron, Nadine Koutcher.