Roméo et Juliette
Synopsis
Shakespeare’s lovers never looked and sounded as good as in this romantic film adaptation of Charles Gounod’s beloved opera “Roméo et Juliette”, starring one of classical music’s most popular and successful couples, Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu. A spectacular medieval castle and its surrounding countryside provide the breathtaking setting for this timeless tale of warring families and star-crossed lovers. Conductor Anton Guadagno leads the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra through the opera’s beautiful arias and duets in this fresh interpretation of Gounod’s masterwork.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- Roméo et Juliette
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete
Charles Gounod
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Charles Gounod
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Barbara Willis Sweete
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What is Roméo et Juliette about?
Shakespeare’s lovers never looked and sounded as good as in this romantic film adaptation of Charles Gounod’s beloved opera “Roméo et Juliette”, starring one of classical music’s most popular and successful couples, Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu. A spectacular medieval castle and its surrounding countryside provide the breathtaking setting for this timeless tale of warring families and star-crossed lovers. Conductor Anton Guadagno leads the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra through the opera’s beautiful arias and duets in this fresh interpretation of Gounod’s masterwork.
Who directed Roméo et Juliette?
Roméo et Juliette was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in Roméo et Juliette?
The principal cast of Roméo et Juliette includes Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Anton Guadagno.
When was Roméo et Juliette released and how long is it?
Roméo et Juliette was released in 2002 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Roméo et Juliette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roméo et Juliette was composed by Charles Gounod.