La Bohème
Synopsis
Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera, in a high budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, stars opera's 'Golden Couple', Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists, Rodolfo and Mimi. The chemistry between them is electric, unrivalled in the theatre today. Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is not only beautiful but has a marvelous voice and technique; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon, has a wonderful voice and an incredible charisma. The director not only wanted to remain steadfastly faithful to Puccini's design but also document two of the leading singers of the modern age rather than embarking on a 'trendy' contemporary re-creation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Dornhelm
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Henri Murger
- Original Title
- La Bohème
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, MR Filmproduktion, ZDF, ORF, International Management Group (IMG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Dornhelm
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Henri Murger
Walter Kindler
Klaus Hundsbichler, Ingrid Koller
Kurt J. Mrkwicka, Oliver Auspitz, Jan Mojto, Andreas Kamm
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dornhelm
Director
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Uli Fessler
Costume Design
Kurt J. Mrkwicka
Producer
Oliver Auspitz
Producer
Klaus Hundsbichler
Editor
Jan Mojto
Producer
Ingrid Koller
Editor
Florian Reichmann
Production Design
Walter Kindler
Director of Photography
Andreas Kamm
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Bohème
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What is La Bohème about?
Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera, in a high budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, stars opera's 'Golden Couple', Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists, Rodolfo and Mimi. The chemistry between them is electric, unrivalled in the theatre today. Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is not only beautiful but has a marvelous voice and technique; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon, has a wonderful voice and an incredible charisma. The director not only wanted to remain steadfastly faithful to Puccini's design but also document two of the leading singers of the modern age rather than embarking on a 'trendy' contemporary re-creation.
Who directed La Bohème?
La Bohème was directed by Robert Dornhelm.
Who stars in La Bohème?
The principal cast of La Bohème includes Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Nicole Cabell, Adrian Eröd, Boaz Daniel.
When was La Bohème released and how long is it?
La Bohème was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is La Bohème based on a book or true story?
La Bohème is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Murger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Bohème?
La Bohème holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).