Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (2007): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2007, Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a komödie and musik film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. Audiences went wild for Bartlett Sher’s dynamic production, which found fresh and surprising ways to bring Rossini’s effervescent comedy closer to them than ever before. The stellar cast leapt to the challenge with irresistible energy and bravura vocalism. Juan Diego Flórez is Count Almaviva, who fires off showstopping coloratura as he woos Joyce DiDonato’s spirited Rosina—with assistance from Peter Mattei as the one and only Figaro, Seville’s beloved barber and man-about-town.

Who’s in it. Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia stars Joyce DiDonato as Rosina, Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva / Lindoro, Peter Mattei as Figaro and John del Carlo as Dr. Bartolo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.