Pelléas et Mélisande
Originally released in 1992. Pelléas et Mélisande is a music film. directed by Peter Stein. With a runtime of 2h 38m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alison Hagley, Neill Archer, and Donald Maxwell
Synopsis
Pelléas et Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande) is an opera in five acts with music by Claude Debussy. The French libretto was adapted from Maurice Maeterlinck's Symbolist play Pelléas et Mélisande. It premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 30 April 1902 with Jean Périer as Pelléas and Mary Garden as Mélisande in a performance conducted by André Messager, who was instrumental in getting the Opéra-Comique to stage the work. The only opera Debussy ever completed, it is considered a landmark in 20th-century music.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1992
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 38m
158 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Caméras Continentales
- Club Investissement Média
- Amaya Distribution
- ZDF
- Welsh National Opera
- Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet
- ARTE
- Deutsche Grammophon
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelléas et Mélisande about?
Pelléas et Mélisande (Pelléas and Mélisande) is an opera in five acts with music by Claude Debussy. The French libretto was adapted from Maurice Maeterlinck's Symbolist play Pelléas et Mélisa...
Who directed Pelléas et Mélisande?
Pelléas et Mélisande was directed by Peter Stein.
How long is Pelléas et Mélisande?
Pelléas et Mélisande has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
When was Pelléas et Mélisande released?
Pelléas et Mélisande was released on February 1, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pelléas et Mélisande?
The main cast of Pelléas et Mélisande includes Alison Hagley, Neill Archer, Donald Maxwell, Kenneth Cox, Penelope Walker.