Fidelio
Synopsis
Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Jourdan
- Original Title
- Fidelio
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, OCAV, Radio France, Sunchild Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Jourdan
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Jourdan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fidelio
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What is Fidelio about?
Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.
Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio was directed by Pierre Jourdan.
Who stars in Fidelio?
The principal cast of Fidelio includes Gundula Janowitz, Jon Vickers, Theo Adam, William Wildermann, Stella Richmond.
When was Fidelio released and how long is it?
Fidelio was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.