The Pearl Fishers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, The Pearl Fishers is a music film directed by Davide Mancini, running about 118 minutes. “Opera” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Pearl Fishers from 1863 concerns an opera in three acts. It's a work about friendship, love, faithfulness and betrayal. The story takes place in Sri Lanka. The pearl fishers Nadir and Zurga are both in love with the girl Leïla. In order to maintain their friendship, the swear not to court the girl. They promise never let go of their friendship end over the love for th a girl. Then they lose sight of the girl. Years later, Leïla returns as a priestess back to the fishermen's village. Nadir recognizes her and courts her. The two are caught and the sentence is the pillar. Zurga, now the fisherman's captain, avoids this and lets them escape. The angry villagers grabbed him and threw him on the pile of fire that was intended for the two lovers.
Who’s in it. The Pearl Fishers stars Patrizia Ciofi as Léïla, Dmitry Korchak as Nadir, Dario Solari as Zurga and Roberto Tagliavini as Nourabad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Pearl Fishers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pearl Fishers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pearl Fishers tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pearl Fishers (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pearl Fishers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pearl Fishers worth watching?
- The Pearl Fishers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pearl Fishers?
- The Pearl Fishers stars Patrizia Ciofi, Dmitry Korchak, Dario Solari, Roberto Tagliavini and Gabriele Ferro.
- When was The Pearl Fishers released?
- The Pearl Fishers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.