Idomeneo
“Film with music from Mozart's opera of the same name”
Synopsis
Idomeneus, King of Crete, one of the great heroes during the total destruction of the famous city of Troy was sailing back to his realm when a terrible storm broke loose near the city of Sidon. The storm was of such violence that in his fear Idomeneus made a solemn promise to Neptune, God of the Seas, to sacrifice the first person -no matter who it be- that he would meet on the shore if he and his people would only get there safely.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ghent (Film Festival of Flanders)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kreihsl
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kreihsl, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Idomeneo
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst, Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kreihsl
Michael Kreihsl, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sandro Decleva
Ortrun Bauer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kreihsl
Writer
Michael Kreihsl
Director
Sandro Decleva
Director of Photography
Ortrun Bauer
Editor
Babette Wils
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idomeneo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idomeneo about?
Idomeneus, King of Crete, one of the great heroes during the total destruction of the famous city of Troy was sailing back to his realm when a terrible storm broke loose near the city of Sidon. The storm was of such violence that in his fear Idomeneus made a solemn promise to Neptune, God of the Seas, to sacrifice the first person -no matter who it be- that he would meet on the shore if he and his people would only get there safely.
Who directed Idomeneo?
Idomeneo was directed by Michael Kreihsl.
Who stars in Idomeneo?
The principal cast of Idomeneo includes Josef Griesser, Joachim Bauer, Elke Heinbücher, Marisa Fernandino, Uli Hoffmann.
When was Idomeneo released and how long is it?
Idomeneo was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Idomeneo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idomeneo was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.