Boris Godunov
Synopsis
This is the Andrei Tarkovsky production of the famous Pushkin/Mussorgsky opera, performed in 1990. Modest Mussorgsky's opera in prologue and four acts is performed by the Kirov Opera with performances from Olga Borodina, Alexei Steblianko and Sergei Leiferkust. Boris Godunov has obtained the throne of Russia by murdering the rightful heir Dmitry. An old monk, Pimen, witnessed this, and convinces his apprentice Grigory to avenge Dmitry's death. In the following years Grigory poses as Dmitry, raising an army against Boris, who is now convinced that he is being punished for the murder. Filmed in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, this particular production of Mussorgsky's 1872 tale of political upheaval is considered a highly unique and historical moment in opera. Robert Lloyd stars in the title role of Boris Godunov.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Modeste Moussorgsky, Nikolay Karamzin, Alexander Pushkin
- Original Title
- Boris Godunov
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 41m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Royal Opera House, Philips
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Burton
Modeste Moussorgsky, Nikolay Karamzin, Alexander Pushkin
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Burton
Director
Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer
Nikolay Karamzin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boris Godunov
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What is Boris Godunov about?
This is the Andrei Tarkovsky production of the famous Pushkin/Mussorgsky opera, performed in 1990. Modest Mussorgsky's opera in prologue and four acts is performed by the Kirov Opera with performances from Olga Borodina, Alexei Steblianko and Sergei Leiferkust. Boris Godunov has obtained the throne of Russia by murdering the rightful heir Dmitry. An old monk, Pimen, witnessed this, and convinces his apprentice Grigory to avenge Dmitry's death. In the following years Grigory poses as Dmitry, raising an army against Boris, who is now convinced that he is being punished for the murder. Filmed in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, this particular production of Mussorgsky's 1872 tale of political upheaval is considered a highly unique and historical moment in opera. Robert Lloyd stars in the title role of Boris Godunov.
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Humphrey Burton.
Who stars in Boris Godunov?
The principal cast of Boris Godunov includes Valery Gergiev, Robert Lloyd, Olga Borodina, Alexei Steblianko, Sergei Leiferkus.
When was Boris Godunov released and how long is it?
Boris Godunov was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 41m.