Semele
Synopsis
Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.
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NZ Opera Semele On Screen Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-30
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- Director
- Rebecca Tansley
- Original Title
- Semele
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Greenstone TV, New Zealand Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Tansley
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Rebecca Tansley
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semele
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What is Semele about?
Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Rebecca Tansley.
Who stars in Semele?
The principal cast of Semele includes Emma Pearson, Amitai Pati, Sarah Castle, Paul Whelan, Stephen Diaz.
When was Semele released and how long is it?
Semele was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.