Semele (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2007, Semele is a music film directed by Robert Carsen, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Who’s in it. Semele stars Cecilia Bartoli as Semele, Charles Workman as Jupiter, Birgit Remmert as Juno and Liliana Nikiteanu as Ino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Semele sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Semele page.
If you liked it. Fans of Semele tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Semele (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Semele change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Semele worth watching?
- Semele holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Semele?
- Semele stars Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman, Birgit Remmert, Liliana Nikiteanu and Anton Charinger.
- When was Semele released?
- Semele was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.