Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
Originally released in 2018. Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a music/drama film. directed by Franck Chaudemanche. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Keri Alkema, Vittorio Vitelli, and Luciano Batinić
Synopsis
A tragic tale in which love and filial sentiment battle in a political intrigue around the fascinating character of Simon, a privateer become doge: Simon Boccanegra is one of Verdi’s greatest operas, over which floats the shadow of his admiration for Shakespeare. For this captivating and moving score, the Dijon Bourgogne Orchestra has called upon one of the great Verdi specialists, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, whose Traviata in 2011 demonstrated his intimate and precise knowledge of the Italian master’s style, and the German stage director Philipp Himmelmann, a regular at Unter den Linden in Berlin and the great European stages.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Opéra de Dijon
- Heliox Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
A tragic tale in which love and filial sentiment battle in a political intrigue around the fascinating character of Simon, a privateer become doge: Simon Boccanegra is one of Verdi’s greatest ope...
Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Franck Chaudemanche.
How long is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released on March 14, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The main cast of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra includes Keri Alkema, Vittorio Vitelli, Luciano Batinić, Gianluca Terranova, Armando Noguera.