The Pearl Fishers
Les pêcheurs de perles
“Opera”
Synopsis
The Pearl Fishers from 1863 concerns an opera in three acts. It's a work about friendship, love, faithfulness and betrayal. The story takes place in Sri Lanka. The pearl fishers Nadir and Zurga are both in love with the girl Leïla. In order to maintain their friendship, the swear not to court the girl. They promise never let go of their friendship end over the love for th a girl. Then they lose sight of the girl. Years later, Leïla returns as a priestess back to the fishermen's village. Nadir recognizes her and courts her. The two are caught and the sentence is the pillar. Zurga, now the fisherman's captain, avoids this and lets them escape. The angry villagers grabbed him and threw him on the pile of fire that was intended for the two lovers.
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The Pearl Fishers
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Davide Mancini
- Original Title
- Les pêcheurs de perles
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Unitel Classica, Fondazione Teatro di San Carlo
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Davide Mancini
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Davide Mancini
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What is The Pearl Fishers about?
The Pearl Fishers from 1863 concerns an opera in three acts. It's a work about friendship, love, faithfulness and betrayal. The story takes place in Sri Lanka. The pearl fishers Nadir and Zurga are both in love with the girl Leïla. In order to maintain their friendship, the swear not to court the girl. They promise never let go of their friendship end over the love for th a girl. Then they lose sight of the girl. Years later, Leïla returns as a priestess back to the fishermen's village. Nadir recognizes her and courts her. The two are caught and the sentence is the pillar. Zurga, now the fisherman's captain, avoids this and lets them escape. The angry villagers grabbed him and threw him on the pile of fire that was intended for the two lovers.
Who directed The Pearl Fishers?
The Pearl Fishers was directed by Davide Mancini.
Who stars in The Pearl Fishers?
The principal cast of The Pearl Fishers includes Patrizia Ciofi, Dmitry Korchak, Dario Solari, Roberto Tagliavini, Gabriele Ferro.
When was The Pearl Fishers released and how long is it?
The Pearl Fishers was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.