Land of Gold
Synopsis
California history unfolds along with the making of an opera in Jon Else‘s entrancing documentary. Returning to the work of composer John Adams and librettist/director Peter Sellars, the subjects of his film Wonders Are Many, Else peeks behind the curtain as the pair prepare their collaboration Girls of the Golden West for its 2017 San Francisco Opera premiere. Ostensibly a look at the nuts-and-bolts of production from informal rehearsals to glittering opening night, the documentary also investigates the Gold Rush era that inspired the show. Soprano Julia Bullock is mesmerizing, as the opera’s star and the film’s narrator, employing passages from a real-life diary to make vivid the boom-and-bust of a rapacious time.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Else
- Original Title
- Land of Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Else
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Else
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Land of Gold
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What is Land of Gold about?
California history unfolds along with the making of an opera in Jon Else‘s entrancing documentary. Returning to the work of composer John Adams and librettist/director Peter Sellars, the subjects of his film Wonders Are Many, Else peeks behind the curtain as the pair prepare their collaboration Girls of the Golden West for its 2017 San Francisco Opera premiere. Ostensibly a look at the nuts-and-bolts of production from informal rehearsals to glittering opening night, the documentary also investigates the Gold Rush era that inspired the show. Soprano Julia Bullock is mesmerizing, as the opera’s star and the film’s narrator, employing passages from a real-life diary to make vivid the boom-and-bust of a rapacious time.
Who directed Land of Gold?
Land of Gold was directed by Jon Else.
Who stars in Land of Gold?
The principal cast of Land of Gold includes Not specified.
When was Land of Gold released and how long is it?
Land of Gold was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.