The Barber of Seville
Der Barbier von Sevilla
Synopsis
Count Almaviva is in love with Rosina. However, she is currently staying with Dr. Bartolo – who desires to marry her. By using a series of disguises, Almaviva manages to pass letters to Rosina and serenade her with his beautiful voice. Dr. Bartolo does his best to stop Almaviva but is constantly thwarted. In the end, Count Almaviva marries Rosina and Dr. Bartolo comes to terms with his defeat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Ernst Wild
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Sterbini
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Der Barbier von Sevilla
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Ernst Wild
Cesare Sterbini
Gioachino Rossini
Ernst Wild
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
Ernst Wild
Director
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Cesare Sterbini
Writer
Ernst Wild
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barber of Seville
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What is The Barber of Seville about?
Count Almaviva is in love with Rosina. However, she is currently staying with Dr. Bartolo – who desires to marry her. By using a series of disguises, Almaviva manages to pass letters to Rosina and serenade her with his beautiful voice. Dr. Bartolo does his best to stop Almaviva but is constantly thwarted. In the end, Count Almaviva marries Rosina and Dr. Bartolo comes to terms with his defeat.
Who directed The Barber of Seville?
The Barber of Seville was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Ernst Wild.
Who stars in The Barber of Seville?
The principal cast of The Barber of Seville includes Hermann Prey, Luigi Alva, Enzo Dara, Teresa Berganza, Paolo Montarsolo.
When was The Barber of Seville released and how long is it?
The Barber of Seville was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Barber of Seville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Barber of Seville was composed by Gioachino Rossini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barber of Seville?
The Barber of Seville holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).