Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov is a drama and history film, running about 130 minutes. “Modest Mussorgsky's masterpiece live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on June 7th, 2018” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There are elements of Macbeth in this political fable, in which the ghost of the child that Boris has had killed in order to seize the throne appears as an impostor. Adapting Pushkin's epic poem, Mussorgsky composed a meditation on the solitude of power, a populist drama in which the real protagonist is the Russian people with its burden of eternal suffering. Ivo Van Hove is no stranger to grand political frescos. This is his first production for the Paris Opera.
Who’s in it. Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov stars Ildar Abdrazakov as Boris Godunov, Evdokia Malevskaya as Feodor, Ruzan Mantashyan as Xenia and Alexandra Durseneva as Xenia's nurse, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov?
- Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov stars Ildar Abdrazakov, Evdokia Malevskaya, Ruzan Mantashyan, Alexandra Durseneva and Maxim Paster.
- When was Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov released?
- Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.