Ciro in Babilonia (2012): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2012, Ciro in Babilonia is a musik film directed by Davide Livermore, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. The Biblical story of Belshazzar's hubristic arrogance, set against the valour of the young warrrior-leader Cyrus, provided the 20-year-old Rossini with a dramatic story enriched by West-Eastern implications which still speak to us today. For the title role of Cyrus, Rossini wrote what would be his longest-ever contralto role, to which the great Rossini singer Ewa Podles´ is both naturally attracted and ideally suited. She is partnered by two young stars of Rossini singing, Jessica Pratt and Michael Spyres, and a conductor-scholar, Will Crutchfield, of great experience and sympathy. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.

Who’s in it. Ciro in Babilonia stars Michael Spyres as Baldassare, Ewa Podleś as Ciro, Jessica Pratt as Amira and Carmen Romeu as Argene, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ciro in Babilonia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ciro in Babilonia tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!, Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft and Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten.