Movie Description

Semele

(2021)

Overview

Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.

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Original TitleSemele

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2021-10-28

Original Language

Runtime 02h 27m

Production CompaniesGreenstone TV,New Zealand Opera

Genres

  • Music
  • Drama