Verdi: Aida (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, Verdi: Aida is a music film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 158 minutes. “Aida (2006) Teatro alla Scala. Verdi / Italian.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Aida stars Violeta Urmana as Aida, Roberto Alagna as Radamès, Ildikó Komlósi as Amnéris and Giorgio Giuseppini as Ramfis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Verdi: Aida has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi: Aida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi: Aida tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi: Aida (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi: Aida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Verdi: Aida worth watching?
- Verdi: Aida holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Verdi: Aida?
- Verdi: Aida stars Violeta Urmana, Roberto Alagna, Ildikó Komlósi, Giorgio Giuseppini and Carlo Guelfi.
- When was Verdi: Aida released?
- Verdi: Aida was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.