La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala
Synopsis
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
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Gianni Raimondi
Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai
Marcello, ein Maler
Gianni Maffeo
Schaunard, ein Musiker
Ivo Vinco
Colline, ein Philosoph
Carlo Badioli
Benoit, ein Hausherr
Mirella Freni
Mimì
Adriana Martino
Musetta
Virgilio Carbonari
Alcindoro
Franco Ricciardi
Parpignol
Giuseppe Morresi
Sergeant bei der Zollwache
Carlo Forti
Ein Zollwächter
Angelo Mercuriali
Ein Obstverkäufer
Herbert von Karajan
Self - Conductor
Orchestra della Scala
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli, Wilhelm Semmelroth
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Murger, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, Deutsche Grammophon, Teatro alla Scala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli, Wilhelm Semmelroth
Henri Murger, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
Giacomo Puccini
Werner Krien
Alice Seedorf
Herbert von Karajan
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Herbert von Karajan
Producer
Werner Krien
Director of Photography
Alice Seedorf
Editor
Franco Zeffirelli
Production Design
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Wilhelm Semmelroth
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala about?
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
Who directed La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala?
La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Wilhelm Semmelroth.
Who stars in La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala?
The principal cast of La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala includes Gianni Raimondi, Rolando Panerai, Gianni Maffeo, Ivo Vinco, Carlo Badioli.
When was La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala released and how long is it?
La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
Is La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala based on a book or true story?
La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Murger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala?
La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).