Don Giovanni
Synopsis
DON GIOVANNI, a young, arrogant, sexually promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast, until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit. This legendary production starring Cesare Siepi in the title role with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting was filmed in Salzburg’s open-air Felsenreitschule theatre during the 1954 Salzburg Festival. Although the production is clearly dated, it remains a must-see for lovers of the opera, both as a historical document of a vintage, all-star production and simply as an excellent way to experience Mozart’s masterpiece.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Graf
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo da Ponte
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Furtwängler, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Don Giovanni
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Graf
Lorenzo da Ponte
Wilhelm Furtwängler, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Herbert Graf
Director
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Giovanni
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Giovanni about?
DON GIOVANNI, a young, arrogant, sexually promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast, until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit. This legendary production starring Cesare Siepi in the title role with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting was filmed in Salzburg’s open-air Felsenreitschule theatre during the 1954 Salzburg Festival. Although the production is clearly dated, it remains a must-see for lovers of the opera, both as a historical document of a vintage, all-star production and simply as an excellent way to experience Mozart’s masterpiece.
Who directed Don Giovanni?
Don Giovanni was directed by Herbert Graf.
Who stars in Don Giovanni?
The principal cast of Don Giovanni includes Cesare Siepi, Deszö Ernster, Elisabeth Grümmer, Anton Dermota, Lisa Della Casa.
When was Don Giovanni released and how long is it?
Don Giovanni was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Giovanni?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Giovanni was composed by Wilhelm Furtwängler, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.