Gounod: Faust
“The Metropolitan Opera: Faust”
Synopsis
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Michel Carré
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- Gounod: Faust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete
Jules Barbier, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Michel Carré
Charles Gounod
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Barbier
Writer
Charles Gounod
Original Music Composer
Michel Carré
Writer
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gounod: Faust
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What is Gounod: Faust about?
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation of Des McAnuff’s thrilling 2011 production that places the mythical and timeless story in an early 20th-century setting. René Pape as Méphistophélès is menacing and elegant in equal measure, and Marina Poplavskaya delivers a searingly intense portrayal of the innocent Marguerite. Russell Braun as her brother, Valentin, shines in his Act II aria. On the podium, Yannick Nézet-Séguin brings out all the lyricism and drama of Gounod’s score.
Who directed Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in Gounod: Faust?
The principal cast of Gounod: Faust includes Jonas Kaufmann, René Pape, Marina Poplavskaya, Michele Losier, Russell Braun.
When was Gounod: Faust released and how long is it?
Gounod: Faust was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gounod: Faust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gounod: Faust was composed by Charles Gounod.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gounod: Faust?
Gounod: Faust holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).