Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Lepage’s dreamlike production, with its thousands of twinkling LED lights stretching across the stage to represent the sea, encapsulates the mystic feeling of L’Amour de Loin, Saariaho’s haunting opera of distant love. Eric Owens is Jaufré Rudel, a troubadour in 12th century France who has become tired of his hedonistic life and longs for an idealized love. Enter the Pilgrim (Tamara Mumford) who tells him his perfect love does, in fact, exist, far across the sea. She is Clémence, Countess of Tripoli (Susanna Phillips). The magic of the characters’ inner lives as they explore the meaning of love, longing, life, and death is heightened by Saariaho’s hypnotic and bewitching score, conducted by Susanna Mälkki.
Who’s in it. Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin stars Susanna Phillips as Clémence, Tamara Mumford as The Pilgrim, Eric Owens as Jaufré Rudel and Deborah Voigt as Self - Host, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin?
- Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin stars Susanna Phillips, Tamara Mumford, Eric Owens, Deborah Voigt and MET Orchestra.
- When was Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin released?
- Saariaho: L’Amour de Loin was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.