Roberto Devereux
Originally released in 1998. Roberto Devereux is a music film. directed by Alberto Fassini. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Giuseppe Sabatini, Roberto Servile, and Ildikó Komlósi
Synopsis
A lyric tragedy in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Salvatore Cammarano. Roberto Devereux was composed in the summer of 1837, the year, according to biographers, in which Donizetti seems to have suffered most, having lost his third son and his adored wife Virginia Vasselli. The opera made its debut at the San Carlo Theatre in Naples on October 28th in the same year and was a great success. The rehearsals of the original performance were postponed for a month due to censorship of the decapitation scene of the leading actor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Progetto Italia
- Image Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberto Devereux about?
A lyric tragedy in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Salvatore Cammarano. Roberto Devereux was composed in the summer of 1837, the year, according to biographers, in which Donizetti seem...
Who directed Roberto Devereux?
Roberto Devereux was directed by Alberto Fassini.
How long is Roberto Devereux?
Roberto Devereux has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Roberto Devereux released?
Roberto Devereux was released on September 16, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roberto Devereux?
The main cast of Roberto Devereux includes Giuseppe Sabatini, Roberto Servile, Ildikó Komlósi, Pierre Lefebvre, Carlo Del Bosco.