Handel: Jephtha (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Handel: Jephtha is a drama film directed by Claus Guth, running about 160 minutes. “George Frideric Handel's oratorio live at the Palais Garnier, Paris on January 13th, 2018” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
Who’s in it. Handel: Jephtha stars Ian Bostridge as Jephtha, Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Storgé, Philippe Sly as Zebul and Valer Barna-Sabadus as Angel, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Handel: Jephtha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Handel: Jephtha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Handel: Jephtha (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Handel: Jephtha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Handel: Jephtha?
- Handel: Jephtha stars Ian Bostridge, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Philippe Sly, Valer Barna-Sabadus and William Christie.
- When was Handel: Jephtha released?
- Handel: Jephtha was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.