The Devils of Loudun
Die Teufel von Loudun
Synopsis
This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Cvetka Ahlin
Claire - Ursuline Sister
Heinz Blankenburg
Mannoury - a surgeon
Ursula Boese
Louise - Ursuline sister
Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt
Clerk of the Count
Joachim Hess
d'Armagnac - the Mayor of Loudun
Andrzej Hiolski
Grandier - the vicar of St. Peter's Church
Ingeborg Kruger
Philippe - a young girl
Bernard Ładysz
Father Barré - the vicar of Chinon
Rolf Mamero
de Cerisay - town judge
Kurt Marschner
Adam - a chemist
Helmut Melchert
de Laubardemont - the King's special commissioner
Carl Schulz
Bontemps - a gaoler
Hans Sotin
Father Rangier
Elisabeth Steiner
Ninon - a young widow
Helga Thieme
Gabrielle - Ursuline sister
Tatiana Troyanos
Jeanne - the prioress of St. Ursula's Convent
Arnold Van Mill
Asmodeus
Ernst Wiemann
Father Ambrose - an old priest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Liebermann
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Penderecki, Aldous Huxley, John Whiting
- Original Score
- Krzysztof Penderecki
- Original Title
- Die Teufel von Loudun
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Polyphon, NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Liebermann
Krzysztof Penderecki, Aldous Huxley, John Whiting
Krzysztof Penderecki
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Penderecki
Writer
Aldous Huxley
Writer
Rolf Liebermann
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devils of Loudun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devils of Loudun about?
This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
Who directed The Devils of Loudun?
The Devils of Loudun was directed by Rolf Liebermann.
Who stars in The Devils of Loudun?
The principal cast of The Devils of Loudun includes Cvetka Ahlin, Heinz Blankenburg, Ursula Boese, Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt, Joachim Hess.
When was The Devils of Loudun released and how long is it?
The Devils of Loudun was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devils of Loudun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devils of Loudun was composed by Krzysztof Penderecki.