Performance on Screen: The Royal Opera's Faust

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sun, Jun 2, 2019 11:00 AM
Film Info
Runtime:225 min
Copyright:2019
Country Listing:UK
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):David McVicar

Description

Spend an afternoon entranced by this lavish production of Gounod’s famous opera, where an aged philosopher, disillusioned with life, calls upon Satan to help him. The devil strikes a bargain with the philosopher, offering him youth and the love of the beautiful Marguerite if he hands over his soul. With virtuoso leading roles, a large chorus, sensational sets, ballet, and an ecstatic finale, the Royal Opera’s Faust, staged by David McVicar and set in 1870s Paris, is the epitome of theatrical spectacle.

Sung in French with English subtitles

Includes one intermission


Additional Information

Performance on Screen: The best operas, ballets and plays performed by internationally renowned companies.