La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado
Synopsis
At the end of the seventeenth century, in Naples, still dominated by the Spaniards, a young pupil, Balthasar,is castrated to preserve the purity and beauty of his voice. The Duchess dies and her son, the Duke of Arcos, takes charge of the inheritance, which includes Balthasar. With the entrance of Maria Loffredo, former lover of the Duke, a triangle is established that unchains tragic consequences to the allegedly callous life of Balthasar.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Miñón
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Miñón
- Original Score
- Mario de Benito
- Original Title
- La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Animatógrafo, Sogetel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Miñón
Juan Miñón
Mario de Benito
Acácio de Almeida
Luis Manuel del Valle
Department Leadership Roster
Mario de Benito
Original Music Composer
Pablo Gago
Costume Design
Juan Miñón
Director
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Luis Manuel del Valle
Editor
Juan Miñón
Writer
Javier Fernández
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado
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What is La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado about?
At the end of the seventeenth century, in Naples, still dominated by the Spaniards, a young pupil, Balthasar,is castrated to preserve the purity and beauty of his voice. The Duchess dies and her son, the Duke of Arcos, takes charge of the inheritance, which includes Balthasar. With the entrance of Maria Loffredo, former lover of the Duke, a triangle is established that unchains tragic consequences to the allegedly callous life of Balthasar.
Who directed La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado was directed by Juan Miñón.
Who stars in La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
The principal cast of La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado includes Imanol Arias, Coque Malla, Enrique San Francisco, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Sofia Sá da Bandeira.
When was La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado released and how long is it?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado was composed by Mario de Benito.