La Gioconda - Opera Bruxelles (2019): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2019, La Gioconda - Opera Bruxelles is a musik film directed by Olivier Py, running about 152 minutes. “The tragedy needs to be great; the tragedy needs to be true.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Conspiracies and regattas form the backdrop to the fortunes of a young singer. Harassed by a heartless spy, she sacrifices everything to save the man she loves and the woman he prefers over her. Ponchielli based his flamboyant opera on Victor Hugo’s play Angelo, tyrant of Padua. An expert on Hugo, director Olivier Py offers us a dream-like version of this dark Romantic tragedy, presided over by sex and death. Paolo Carignani conducts an exceptional cast in the six demanding main roles.

Who’s in it. La Gioconda - Opera Bruxelles stars Béatrice Uria-Monzon, Silvia Tro Santafé, Stefano La Colla and Franco Vassallo, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Gioconda - Opera Bruxelles page.

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