Turandot
"Puccini's last opera Turandot performed in Valencia 2008"
Originally released in 2008. Turandot is a music/drama film. directed by Tiziano Mancini. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maria Guleghina, Javier Agulló, and Alexander Tsymbalyuk
Synopsis
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles. With sumptuous costumes and palace sets designed in China, Kaige's production adds a compellingly authentic accent to Puccini's exotic orchestral palette. Zubin Metha and his brilliant Orquestra de la Comunitet Valenciana offer "genuine foreworks of sound" (Wiener Zeitung), Maria Guleghina triumphs as Turandot. Recorded in 2008 at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. Zubin Mehta (conductor).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Unitel
- ZDF/Arte
- Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turandot about?
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles...
Who directed Turandot?
Turandot was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
How long is Turandot?
Turandot has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Turandot released?
Turandot was released on January 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Turandot?
The main cast of Turandot includes Maria Guleghina, Javier Agulló, Alexander Tsymbalyuk, Marco Berti, Alexia Voulgaridou.