Simon Boccanegra
Originally released in 2002. Simon Boccanegra is a music film. directed by Peter Stein. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Thomas Hampson, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, and Ferruccio Furlanetto
Synopsis
One of the lesser known works by Giuseppe Verdi, Simon Boccanegra is regarded by most opera lovers as one of his finest. The action takes place in the 14th century and deals with the political and personal rivalry between the corsair Simon Boccanegra, who has been elected Doge of Genoa with the help of the plebeian vote, and the local nobleman, Jacopo Fiesco. Arthaus presents a visually alert, musically sensitive and disturbingly coherent (Der Standard) production of the piece on DVD. The staging was directed by one of the giants of the European theatre, Peter Stein. His fondness for atmospherically dense spaces in which the characters can fully develop is particularly well brought out in his Vienna production, not least because he had at his disposal two remarkable singing actors for the principal male roles, Thomas Hampson and Ferruccio Furlanetto.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ArtHaus
- ORF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Boccanegra about?
One of the lesser known works by Giuseppe Verdi, Simon Boccanegra is regarded by most opera lovers as one of his finest. The action takes place in the 14th century and deals with the political and ...
Who directed Simon Boccanegra?
Simon Boccanegra was directed by Peter Stein.
How long is Simon Boccanegra?
Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Simon Boccanegra released?
Simon Boccanegra was released on October 22, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simon Boccanegra?
The main cast of Simon Boccanegra includes Thomas Hampson, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Boaz Daniel, Dan Paul Dumitrescu.