Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
Synopsis
Katerina Ismailova is wealthily married and lonely, her husband impotent and her father-in-law a tyrant. She is trapped in a world where merciless brutality, despotism and cruelty reign. The woman with a lust for life and love gives way to her raw longing for freedom when a new labourer Sergei starts working for the Ismailov family. She throws herself into a passionate affair with him and poisons her father-in-law's food. But the increasing radicalism of her desire for self-determination will claim further victims...
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TRAILER | LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK Shostakovich – Deutsche Oper am RheinOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-19
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Andreas Bauer Kanabas
Boris Timofeyevich Izmailov
Jussi Myllys
Zinoviy Borisovich Izmailov
Izabela Matula
Katerina Lvovna Izmailova
Sergey Polyakov
Sergei
Anke Krabbe
Aksinya
Sergej Khomov
Tattered peasant
Valentin Ruckebier
Steward
Torben Jürgens
Porter / Old Convict
Beniamin Pop
Priest
Thorsten Grümbel
Police Inspector
Maria Polańska
Sonyetka
Constantin Moței
Policeman
Dae-Il Park
1st Workman
Mamuka Manjgaladze
2nd Workman
Zhive Kremshovski
3rd Workman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elisabeth Stöppler
- Screenplay & Story
- Dmitri Shostakovich, Alexander Preis
- Original Score
- Dmitri Shostakovich
- Original Title
- Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- OperaVision, Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elisabeth Stöppler
Dmitri Shostakovich, Alexander Preis
Dmitri Shostakovich
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitri Shostakovich
Original Music Composer
Dmitri Shostakovich
Writer
Alexander Preis
Writer
Elisabeth Stöppler
Director
Su Sigmund
Costume Design
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What is Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk about?
Katerina Ismailova is wealthily married and lonely, her husband impotent and her father-in-law a tyrant. She is trapped in a world where merciless brutality, despotism and cruelty reign. The woman with a lust for life and love gives way to her raw longing for freedom when a new labourer Sergei starts working for the Ismailov family. She throws herself into a passionate affair with him and poisons her father-in-law's food. But the increasing radicalism of her desire for self-determination will claim further victims...
Who directed Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was directed by Elisabeth Stöppler.
Who stars in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
The principal cast of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk includes Andreas Bauer Kanabas, Jussi Myllys, Izabela Matula, Sergey Polyakov, Anke Krabbe.
When was Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk released and how long is it?
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.