Candide
Synopsis
Candide is an operetta with music composed by Leonard Bernstein, based on the 1759 novella of the same name by Voltaire. In 2006, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Candide, the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris produced a new production under the direction of Robert Carsen. The production transforms the proscenium into a giant 1950s-era TV set, and has Voltaire, appearing as the narrator, changing channels between certain scenes. Carsen sets the action in a 1950s/1960s world, with an American slant commenting on contemporary world politics. This production was filmed and broadcast on Arte.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen
- Original Title
- Candide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is Candide about?
Candide is an operetta with music composed by Leonard Bernstein, based on the 1759 novella of the same name by Voltaire. In 2006, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Candide, the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris produced a new production under the direction of Robert Carsen. The production transforms the proscenium into a giant 1950s-era TV set, and has Voltaire, appearing as the narrator, changing channels between certain scenes. Carsen sets the action in a 1950s/1960s world, with an American slant commenting on contemporary world politics. This production was filmed and broadcast on Arte.
Who directed Candide?
Candide was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who stars in Candide?
The principal cast of Candide includes William Burden, Anna Christy, Lambert Wilson.
When was Candide released and how long is it?
Candide was released in 2006 with a total runtime of Unknown.