Dialogues des Carmelites
Synopsis
Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen
- Original Title
- Dialogues des Carmelites
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
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What is Dialogues des Carmelites about?
Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
Who directed Dialogues des Carmelites?
Dialogues des Carmelites was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who stars in Dialogues des Carmelites?
The principal cast of Dialogues des Carmelites includes Christopher Robertson, Dagmar Schellenberger, Gordon Gietz, Anja Silja, Gwynne Geyer.
When was Dialogues des Carmelites released and how long is it?
Dialogues des Carmelites was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.