Benvenuto Cellini
“GRAMOPHONE CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS 2019 SHORTLIST - OPERA”
Synopsis
With his affinity for the 16th-century sculptor Benvenuto Cellini's advocacy of artistic and personal freedom, Hector Berlioz went straight for the grand gesture with his first completed opera. Returning to it years after initial production debacles, Berlioz stated that he would 'never again find such verve and Cellinian impetuosity, nor such a variety of ideas.' The plot revolves around Cellini's wooing of Teresa, a match frustrated at every opportunity by his rival, the cowardly Fieramosca. Benvenuto Cellini is a pithy work combining romance, excitement, violence, comedy and spectacle; the perfect stage for Terry Gilliam's stylishly colorful and larger than life directing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Léon de Wailly, Henri Auguste Barbier
- Original Title
- Benvenuto Cellini
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- NAXOS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léon de Wailly, Henri Auguste Barbier
Department Leadership Roster
Léon de Wailly
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Henri Auguste Barbier
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What is Benvenuto Cellini about?
With his affinity for the 16th-century sculptor Benvenuto Cellini's advocacy of artistic and personal freedom, Hector Berlioz went straight for the grand gesture with his first completed opera. Returning to it years after initial production debacles, Berlioz stated that he would 'never again find such verve and Cellinian impetuosity, nor such a variety of ideas.' The plot revolves around Cellini's wooing of Teresa, a match frustrated at every opportunity by his rival, the cowardly Fieramosca. Benvenuto Cellini is a pithy work combining romance, excitement, violence, comedy and spectacle; the perfect stage for Terry Gilliam's stylishly colorful and larger than life directing.
Who directed Benvenuto Cellini?
Benvenuto Cellini was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Benvenuto Cellini?
The principal cast of Benvenuto Cellini includes John Osborn, Michèle Losier, Maurizio Muraro, Orlin Anastassov, Laurent Naouri.
When was Benvenuto Cellini released and how long is it?
Benvenuto Cellini was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.