Rigoletto
Synopsis
In Rigoletto, the deformed figure of the hunchbacked jester at the Mantuan court acts as a foil to his cynical and powerful master, an unscrupulous philanderer contrasted with his cruel and unforgiving fool. Rigoletto encourages and welcomes the Duke's conquests, pitilessly mocking his victims until he discovers that the Duke has abducted the one person he genuinely loves, his own daughter. As a result, the character of the court jester is transformed into a tragic figure who, in spite of his evident immorality and malice, allows us to sense the devotion he feels for his daughter and his horror at being destroyed by the same despotic world as that which he himself has helped to create.
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Marcelo Álvarez
Duke of Mantua
Carlos Álvarez
Rigoletto
Inva Mula
Gilda
Julian Konstantinov
Sparafucile
Nino Surguladze
Magdalena
Mercè Obiol
Giovanna
Stanislav Shvets
Count of Monterone
Joan Martín-Royo
Marullo
Jon Plazaola
Matteo Borsa
David Rubiera
Count of Ceprano
Sandra Galiano
Countesse of Ceprano
Sandra Galiano
Countess of Ceprano
Vicenç Esteve
Courtmaster
Eliana Bayon
Paggio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Vick
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave, Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Rigoletto
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Gran Teatre del Liceu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Vick
Francesco Maria Piave, Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Graham Vick
Director
Paul Brown
Costume Design
Giuseppe Verdi
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rigoletto.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rigoletto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rigoletto about?
In Rigoletto, the deformed figure of the hunchbacked jester at the Mantuan court acts as a foil to his cynical and powerful master, an unscrupulous philanderer contrasted with his cruel and unforgiving fool. Rigoletto encourages and welcomes the Duke's conquests, pitilessly mocking his victims until he discovers that the Duke has abducted the one person he genuinely loves, his own daughter. As a result, the character of the court jester is transformed into a tragic figure who, in spite of his evident immorality and malice, allows us to sense the devotion he feels for his daughter and his horror at being destroyed by the same despotic world as that which he himself has helped to create.
Who directed Rigoletto?
Rigoletto was directed by Graham Vick.
Who stars in Rigoletto?
The principal cast of Rigoletto includes Marcelo Álvarez, Carlos Álvarez, Inva Mula, Julian Konstantinov, Nino Surguladze.
When was Rigoletto released and how long is it?
Rigoletto was released in 2004 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Rigoletto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rigoletto was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.