Haendel: Theodora
Synopsis
George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine Schaefer and countertenor Bejun Mehta formed a perfect leading couple altogether suited to conductor Ivor Bolton's vigorus reading.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christoph Loy
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Morell
- Original Title
- Haendel: Theodora
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- C Major Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christoph Loy
Thomas Morell
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Morell
Writer
Christoph Loy
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Haendel: Theodora.
Similar Titles to Haendel: Theodora
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
9.0
8.0
1.0
5.5
7.0
5.8
More Like Haendel: Theodora
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Haendel: Theodora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Haendel: Theodora about?
George Frederic Handel's oratorio Theodora, in its first-ever staged version at the Salzburg Festival, was among the highlights of Handel Year 2009. Acclaimed director Christof Loy presented Theodora as the profoundly moving tale of a woman who prefers death to denying her faith, an interpretation captivated with bravura by world-renowned video director Hannes Rossacher. A luminous Christine Schaefer and countertenor Bejun Mehta formed a perfect leading couple altogether suited to conductor Ivor Bolton's vigorus reading.
Who directed Haendel: Theodora?
Haendel: Theodora was directed by Christoph Loy.
Who stars in Haendel: Theodora?
The principal cast of Haendel: Theodora includes Christine Schäfer, Bejun Mehta, Joseph Kaiser, Johannes Martin Kränzle, Bernarda Fink.
When was Haendel: Theodora released and how long is it?
Haendel: Theodora was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.