L'elisir d'amore (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, L'elisir d'amore is a music film directed by Alessio Pizzech, running about 133 minutes. “Melodramma giocoso in two acts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This new Dynamic opera was performed in Donizetti's native city of Bergamo, during the most important world festival dedicated to the Italian composer. The opera is set in a rural environment and the action takes place in a country farm. It is a brilliant comedy with many points of contact with semi-serious operas. The choice of this subject must have been strongly influenced by the successes of Vincenzo Bellini's La Sonnambula. The music is folksy and the melodic writing frank and straightforward with a broad variety of passages of high technical content and more elegiac in character; such is the case of the most famous piece in the whole opera, the aria "Una furtiva lagrima", which is also the leitmotiv of the soundtrack of the 2005 film Match Point, directed by Woody Allen.
Who’s in it. L'elisir d'amore stars Silvia Dalla Benetta as Adina, Raúl Hernández as Nemorino, Damiano Salerno as Belcore and Alex Esposito as Dottor Dulcamara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'elisir d'amore page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'elisir d'amore tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'elisir d'amore (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'elisir d'amore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in L'elisir d'amore?
- L'elisir d'amore stars Silvia Dalla Benetta, Raúl Hernández, Damiano Salerno, Alex Esposito and Elena Borin.
- When was L'elisir d'amore released?
- L'elisir d'amore was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.