Fidelio
Synopsis
Don Florestan is a personal enemy of the governor Don Pizarro and also a confidant of the minister Don Fernando. As Pizarro sees Florestan as a threat, he wants to eliminate him. He cannot bring himself to commit open murder, so he has him secretly imprisoned and hopes that he will soon die of his own accord. Florestan's wife Leonore suspects that Pizarro is behind her husband's disappearance. Disguised as a man, she sets off in search of Florestan and, under the name "Fidelio", takes up service as an assistant to the jailer Rocco - she suspects Florestan is in the prison he administers and hopes to free him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Breisach, Christoph Waltz
- Original Title
- Fidelio
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Theater an der Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Breisach, Christoph Waltz
Department Leadership Roster
Judith Holste
Costume Design
Felix Breisach
Director
Christoph Waltz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fidelio
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What is Fidelio about?
Don Florestan is a personal enemy of the governor Don Pizarro and also a confidant of the minister Don Fernando. As Pizarro sees Florestan as a threat, he wants to eliminate him. He cannot bring himself to commit open murder, so he has him secretly imprisoned and hopes that he will soon die of his own accord. Florestan's wife Leonore suspects that Pizarro is behind her husband's disappearance. Disguised as a man, she sets off in search of Florestan and, under the name "Fidelio", takes up service as an assistant to the jailer Rocco - she suspects Florestan is in the prison he administers and hopes to free him.
Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio was directed by Felix Breisach, Christoph Waltz.
Who stars in Fidelio?
The principal cast of Fidelio includes Nicole Chevalier, Eric Cutler, Gábor Bretz, Christof Fischesser, Mélissa Petit.
When was Fidelio released and how long is it?
Fidelio was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.