Vanessa
Synopsis
A rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, waiting and hoping with only her mother and her niece Erika for company. But when, 20 years later, Anatol’s handsome young son arrives unexpectedly, he shatters the calm of this shuttered household of women. Past and present love collides, and the aftershocks threaten to destroy them all.
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- Vanessa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
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What is Vanessa about?
A rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, waiting and hoping with only her mother and her niece Erika for company. But when, 20 years later, Anatol’s handsome young son arrives unexpectedly, he shatters the calm of this shuttered household of women. Past and present love collides, and the aftershocks threaten to destroy them all.
Who directed Vanessa?
Vanessa was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Vanessa?
The principal cast of Vanessa includes Virginie Verrez, Emma Bell, Edgaras Montvidas, Rosalind Plowright, William Thomas.
When was Vanessa released and how long is it?
Vanessa was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.