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20162h 55m

Thomas: Hamlet

“Ambroise Thomas's grand opera live from La Monnaie, Brussels on December 10th, 2013”

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Synopsis

The famous story of Hamlet and Ophelia is played out between the opposite poles of real and feigned madness, love and avenge. After the murder of his father, Hamlet opposes the marriage of his mother and his uncle, at the expense of his beloved and himself. After their unanimously acclaimed Les Huguenots in 2011, Marc Minkowski and Olivier Py are continuing their highly personal exploration of the 19th-century French Grand Opéra repertoire.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Hamlet from La Monnaie De Munt - Pâle et Blonde (Lenneke Ruiten)Official

Type: Clip • Published 2016-08-31

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Olivier Py
Screenplay & Story
Michel Carré, Jules Barbier
Original Score
Ambroise Thomas
Original Title
Thomas: Hamlet
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
2h 55m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Olivier Py

Screenplay & Story

Michel Carré, Jules Barbier

Original Score & Music

Ambroise Thomas

Department Leadership Roster

Michel Carré

Michel Carré

Writer

Olivier Py

Olivier Py

Director

Jules Barbier

Jules Barbier

Writer

Ambroise Thomas

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas: Hamlet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Thomas: Hamlet about?

The famous story of Hamlet and Ophelia is played out between the opposite poles of real and feigned madness, love and avenge. After the murder of his father, Hamlet opposes the marriage of his mother and his uncle, at the expense of his beloved and himself. After their unanimously acclaimed Les Huguenots in 2011, Marc Minkowski and Olivier Py are continuing their highly personal exploration of the 19th-century French Grand Opéra repertoire.

Who directed Thomas: Hamlet?

Thomas: Hamlet was directed by Olivier Py.

Who stars in Thomas: Hamlet?

The principal cast of Thomas: Hamlet includes Stéphane Degout, Lenneke Ruiten, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Vincent Le Texier, Till Fechner.

When was Thomas: Hamlet released and how long is it?

Thomas: Hamlet was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.

Who composed the musical score for Thomas: Hamlet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Thomas: Hamlet was composed by Ambroise Thomas.