Dialogues des Carmelites (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, Dialogues des Carmelites is a music film directed by Robert Carsen, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
Who’s in it. Dialogues des Carmelites stars Christopher Robertson as Marquis de la Force, Dagmar Schellenberger as Blanche de la Force, Gordon Gietz as Chevalier de la Force and Anja Silja as Madame de Croissy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dialogues des Carmelites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dialogues des Carmelites tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dialogues des Carmelites (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dialogues des Carmelites change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dialogues des Carmelites?
- Dialogues des Carmelites stars Christopher Robertson, Dagmar Schellenberger, Gordon Gietz, Anja Silja and Gwynne Geyer.
- When was Dialogues des Carmelites released?
- Dialogues des Carmelites was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.