The Abduction from the Seraglio (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, The Abduction from the Seraglio is a notable film, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Singspiel in three acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German libretto is by Gottlieb Stephanie, based on Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's Belmont und Constanze, oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail. The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio of Pasha Selim. The work premiered on 16 July 1782 at the Vienna Burgtheater, with the composer conducting.
Who’s in it. The Abduction from the Seraglio stars Markus John as Bassa Selim, Eva Mei as Konstanze, Patrizia Ciofi as Blonde and Rainer Trost as Belmonte, among others.
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- Where can I watch The Abduction from the Seraglio (2002)?
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- Who stars in The Abduction from the Seraglio?
- The Abduction from the Seraglio stars Markus John, Eva Mei, Patrizia Ciofi, Rainer Trost and Mehrzad Montazeri.
- When was The Abduction from the Seraglio released?
- The Abduction from the Seraglio was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.