Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
Synopsis
When, in 1733, Voltaire, the most brilliant mind of his day, collaborates with Rameau, its greatest composer, in undertaking an ambitious reform of operatic practice, the result is the biblical opera Samson. But the libretto is condemned and the score lost – possibly reworked here and there in later compositions. Claus Guth and Raphaël Pichon, haunted by this interesting project that had turned into one of the most intriguing failures in operatic history, have tried, not to recreate the letter, but to revive the spirit: to marry a strong, noble libretto with the most eloquent music.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jarett Ott
Samson
Jacquelyn Stucker
Dalila
Lea Desandre
Timna
Nahuel Di Pierro
Achisch
Laurence Kilsby
Elon
Julie Roset
L'Ange
Antonin Rondepierre
Premier juge / un convive
René Ramos Premier
Deuxième convive
Andréa Ferréol
La mère de Samson
Gabriel Coullaud-Rosseel
Samson jeune
Gabriel Coullaud-Rosseel
Un sans abri
Raphaël Pichon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Guth, Corentin Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Philippe Rameau, Voltaire
- Original Score
- Jean-Philippe Rameau
- Original Title
- Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Guth, Corentin Leconte
Jean-Philippe Rameau, Voltaire
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Department Leadership Roster
Claus Guth
Director
Corentin Leconte
Director
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Original Music Composer
Voltaire
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence).
More Like Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) about?
When, in 1733, Voltaire, the most brilliant mind of his day, collaborates with Rameau, its greatest composer, in undertaking an ambitious reform of operatic practice, the result is the biblical opera Samson. But the libretto is condemned and the score lost – possibly reworked here and there in later compositions. Claus Guth and Raphaël Pichon, haunted by this interesting project that had turned into one of the most intriguing failures in operatic history, have tried, not to recreate the letter, but to revive the spirit: to marry a strong, noble libretto with the most eloquent music.
Who directed Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) was directed by Claus Guth, Corentin Leconte.
Who stars in Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
The principal cast of Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) includes Jarett Ott, Jacquelyn Stucker, Lea Desandre, Nahuel Di Pierro, Laurence Kilsby.
When was Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) released and how long is it?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).