Giovanna D'Arco
“Recorded live at Teatro Farnese during the Festival Verdi, 2 to 20 October 2016.”
Synopsis
With more than 50 years of experience as film director, Peter Greenaway (Nightwatching, Eisenstein in Guanajuato) combines the worlds of film and opera at the Verdi Festival in Parma, demonstrating what magic those two can do together with an all new approach to Giuseppe Verdi's Giovanna d'Arco, staged and edited by himself and his wife, Saskia Boddeke. The opera's libretto is based on Friedrich Schiller's 'The Maid of Orleans'. It tells the story of the French national hero Jeanne d'Arc, who defends her country against the English troops during the Hundred Years' War. Constantly torn between her humble roots, her love for King Charles VII and her heavenly task to fight for France, she gains eternal glory by giving her life in the final, victorious battle against England.
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January 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saskia Boddeke, Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Schiller, Temistocle Solera
- Original Title
- Giovanna D'Arco
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Teatro Regio di Parma, Luperpedia Foundation, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saskia Boddeke, Peter Greenaway
Friedrich Schiller, Temistocle Solera
Elmer Leupen
Claudio Speranzini, Magdalena Herbst
Department Leadership Roster
Claudio Speranzini
Producer
Temistocle Solera
Writer
Cornelia Doornekamp
Costume Design
Magdalena Herbst
Producer
Saskia Boddeke
Director
Annette Mosk
Production Design
Elmer Leupen
Editor
Peter Greenaway
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giovanna D'Arco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Giovanna D'Arco about?
With more than 50 years of experience as film director, Peter Greenaway (Nightwatching, Eisenstein in Guanajuato) combines the worlds of film and opera at the Verdi Festival in Parma, demonstrating what magic those two can do together with an all new approach to Giuseppe Verdi's Giovanna d'Arco, staged and edited by himself and his wife, Saskia Boddeke. The opera's libretto is based on Friedrich Schiller's 'The Maid of Orleans'. It tells the story of the French national hero Jeanne d'Arc, who defends her country against the English troops during the Hundred Years' War. Constantly torn between her humble roots, her love for King Charles VII and her heavenly task to fight for France, she gains eternal glory by giving her life in the final, victorious battle against England.
Who directed Giovanna D'Arco?
Giovanna D'Arco was directed by Saskia Boddeke, Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Giovanna D'Arco?
The principal cast of Giovanna D'Arco includes Luciano Ganci, Lara Guidetti, Luciano Leoni, Gabriele Mangione, Linda Vignudelli.
When was Giovanna D'Arco released and how long is it?
Giovanna D'Arco was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Is Giovanna D'Arco based on a book or true story?
Giovanna D'Arco is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Schiller".