Clavigo
“Ballet in two parts after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe”
Synopsis
Inspired by Goethe's early romantic play Clavigo, Roland Petit's ballet recounts the agonies of a weak-willed lover torn between the contradictory promptings of his heart and his evil spirit, which urges him to serve his own interests and forsake true love in favor of a life of debauchery. Recorded live at the Opera National de Paris, Palais Garnier, October 1999.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TV movie broadcast on France 2, France 3, Mezzo
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Clavigo
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Roussillon
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Gabriel Yared
Department Leadership Roster
François Roussillon
Director
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Clavigo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clavigo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clavigo about?
Inspired by Goethe's early romantic play Clavigo, Roland Petit's ballet recounts the agonies of a weak-willed lover torn between the contradictory promptings of his heart and his evil spirit, which urges him to serve his own interests and forsake true love in favor of a life of debauchery. Recorded live at the Opera National de Paris, Palais Garnier, October 1999.
Who directed Clavigo?
Clavigo was directed by François Roussillon.
Who stars in Clavigo?
The principal cast of Clavigo includes Nicolas Le Riche, Clairemarie Osta, Marie-Agnès Gillot, Yann Saïz, Yann Bridard.
When was Clavigo released and how long is it?
Clavigo was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Clavigo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clavigo was composed by Gabriel Yared.