Puccini: La Bohème
La Bohème
Synopsis
Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production. Movie theater audiences for the high-definition transmission of this staging got to see it with fresh eyes in a touching performance starring Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas as the frail seamstress and her poetic lover.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Henri Murger
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- La Bohème
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli, Gary Halvorson
Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Henri Murger
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Gary Halvorson
Director
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini: La Bohème
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What is Puccini: La Bohème about?
Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production. Movie theater audiences for the high-definition transmission of this staging got to see it with fresh eyes in a touching performance starring Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas as the frail seamstress and her poetic lover.
Who directed Puccini: La Bohème?
Puccini: La Bohème was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in Puccini: La Bohème?
The principal cast of Puccini: La Bohème includes Angela Gheorghiu, Ainhoa Arteta, Ramón Vargas, Ludovic Tézier, Oren Gradus.
When was Puccini: La Bohème released and how long is it?
Puccini: La Bohème was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini: La Bohème?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini: La Bohème was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puccini: La Bohème?
Puccini: La Bohème holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).