An Opera for an Empire
Un opéra pour un empire
“The epic story of the construction of the legendary Paris Opera House”
Synopsis
The amazing and epic story of how the Paris Opera House, the Palais Garnier, was built from 1852 to 1870, thanks to the decisive impulse of the French Emperor Napoleon III; a story that is also that of the birth of a golden age for orchestral music, opera and ballet; of the rise of the urban bourgeoisie turned social elite; and of a certain mysterious inhabitant of the darkest corners of a legendary place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Cabouat
- Screenplay & Story
- Stéphane Landowski, Patrick Cabouat
- Original Title
- Un opéra pour un empire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, BelAir Media, Opéra National de Paris, FullDawa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Cabouat
Stéphane Landowski, Patrick Cabouat
Francesca Melani
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Landowski
Writer
Patrick Cabouat
Writer
Patrick Cabouat
Director
Francesca Melani
Editor
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What is An Opera for an Empire about?
The amazing and epic story of how the Paris Opera House, the Palais Garnier, was built from 1852 to 1870, thanks to the decisive impulse of the French Emperor Napoleon III; a story that is also that of the birth of a golden age for orchestral music, opera and ballet; of the rise of the urban bourgeoisie turned social elite; and of a certain mysterious inhabitant of the darkest corners of a legendary place.
Who directed An Opera for an Empire?
An Opera for an Empire was directed by Patrick Cabouat.
Who stars in An Opera for an Empire?
The principal cast of An Opera for an Empire includes Micky Sébastian.
When was An Opera for an Empire released and how long is it?
An Opera for an Empire was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Opera for an Empire?
An Opera for an Empire holds official age classifications: FR: TP.