The Makropulos Case
Synopsis
Recorded at Britain's Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Leos Janacek's opera follows the exploits of Emilia Marty (Anja Silja), a sexually irresistible prima donna who experiences everything imaginable in her long life, which lasts longer than 300 years. Directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff and conducted by Andrew Davis, this psychological opera blends comedy and personal tragedy to examine the perplexing mystery of human existence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Brian Large
- Original Title
- The Makropulos Case
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Brian Large
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolaus Lehnhoff
Director
Brian Large
Director
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What is The Makropulos Case about?
Recorded at Britain's Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Leos Janacek's opera follows the exploits of Emilia Marty (Anja Silja), a sexually irresistible prima donna who experiences everything imaginable in her long life, which lasts longer than 300 years. Directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff and conducted by Andrew Davis, this psychological opera blends comedy and personal tragedy to examine the perplexing mystery of human existence.
Who directed The Makropulos Case?
The Makropulos Case was directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Brian Large.
Who stars in The Makropulos Case?
The principal cast of The Makropulos Case includes Anja Silja, Kim Begley, Victor Braun, Andrew Shore, Anthony Roden.
When was The Makropulos Case released and how long is it?
The Makropulos Case was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.