Francesco Cavalli: Ercole Amante (2020): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2020, Francesco Cavalli: Ercole Amante is a notable film directed by David Alden, running about 260 minutes.

What it’s about. This hilarious contemporary version of Francesco Cavalli's baroque opera Hercules in Love was commissioned on occasion of the marriage of Louis XIV, the Sun King, to Maria Theresa of Spain. The original production took two years to complete and was at the time the greatest show ever performed in Europe. Directed by David Alden, this surreal production is a triumph of commedia buffa resplendent with decorative and symbolic elements, and complemented by Constance Hoffman's exceptional costumes. Led by Ivor Bolton, a master of baroque music, the chorus of De Nederlandse Opera and Concerto Köln give a sublime performance. With Luca Pisaroni's (Ercole) singing being heroic and melodious in turn, and Veronica Cangemi as a splendid Iole, this is an outstanding production by the DNO. Filmed in High Definition and surround sound.

Who’s in it. Francesco Cavalli: Ercole Amante stars Luca Pisaroni, Veronica Cangemi, Anna Bonitatibus and Jeremy Ovenden, among others.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francesco Cavalli: Ercole Amante page.