Fidelio
Synopsis
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan's wife, Leonore, came to Rocco's door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville Time: Late 18th century
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier' Alli, Tiziano Mancini
- Original Title
- Fidelio
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier' Alli, Tiziano Mancini
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Pier' Alli
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Tiziano Mancini
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fidelio
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What is Fidelio about?
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan's wife, Leonore, came to Rocco's door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville Time: Late 18th century
Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio was directed by Pier' Alli, Tiziano Mancini.
Who stars in Fidelio?
The principal cast of Fidelio includes Carsten Stabell, Juha Uusitalo, Peter Seiffert, Waltraud Meier, Matti Salminen.
When was Fidelio released and how long is it?
Fidelio was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.