Movie Description
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio
(2003)Overview
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
Featured Crew
Cast
Leonora
Rocco
Florestán
Don Pizarro
Jaquino
Marcelline
Don Fernando
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Facts
Original TitleLudwig van Beethoven: Fidelio
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-10-15
Original Language
Runtime 02h 03m
Production CompaniesDeutsche Grammophon,The Metropolitan Opera
Genres
- Music
