Faust – Opéra de Lille
Synopsis
Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod's Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world today, just behind Carmen. But should we take this Faust literally? Or should we see it, in the twist of the fable, as a celebration of pleasures? The audience can enjoy all the excesses, intoxicated by the music... without risking damnation. In Opéra de Lille’s production, this contradiction does not escape astute analysis of director Denis Podalydès. Podalydès and his distinguished team tackles Goethe's tragic hero, using Jules Barbier's spoken dialogues, which were part of the work when it was first performed in 1859, to bring out all its ambiguities.
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TEASER | FAUST Gounod – Opéra de LilleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Podalydès
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier, Michel Carré
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- Faust – Opéra de Lille
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Production Studios
- Opéra de Lille, OperaVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Podalydès
Jules Barbier, Michel Carré
Charles Gounod
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Gounod
Original Music Composer
Jules Barbier
Writer
Michel Carré
Writer
Denis Podalydès
Director
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What is Faust – Opéra de Lille about?
Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod's Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world today, just behind Carmen. But should we take this Faust literally? Or should we see it, in the twist of the fable, as a celebration of pleasures? The audience can enjoy all the excesses, intoxicated by the music... without risking damnation. In Opéra de Lille’s production, this contradiction does not escape astute analysis of director Denis Podalydès. Podalydès and his distinguished team tackles Goethe's tragic hero, using Jules Barbier's spoken dialogues, which were part of the work when it was first performed in 1859, to bring out all its ambiguities.
Who directed Faust – Opéra de Lille?
Faust – Opéra de Lille was directed by Denis Podalydès.
Who stars in Faust – Opéra de Lille?
The principal cast of Faust – Opéra de Lille includes Julien Dran, Vannina Santoni, Jerome Boutillier, Lionel Lhote, Juliette Mey.
When was Faust – Opéra de Lille released and how long is it?
Faust – Opéra de Lille was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Faust – Opéra de Lille?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faust – Opéra de Lille was composed by Charles Gounod.