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Don Carlo (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film

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Released in 2012, Don Carlo is a music film directed by Tiziano Mancini, running about 173 minutes.

What it’s about. C Majors Tutto Verdi project comes to one of Verdis most popular operas: Don Carlo. Based on Schiller's play of the same name, Don Carlos was written for the Paris Opéra in 1865-66 in the tradition of a French grand opera. Repeatedly revised and performed in Italian as Don Carlo, the opera is seen here in the version that Verdi prepared for Modena in 1886. In many respects, this is Verdi's most ambitious and most forward-looking work.

Who’s in it. Don Carlo stars Giacomo Prestia as Filippo II, Mario Malagnini as Don Carlo, Simone Piazzola as Rodrigo, Marchese di Posa and Cellia Costea as Elisabetta di Valois, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don Carlo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don Carlo tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don Carlo (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don Carlo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Don Carlo?
Don Carlo stars Giacomo Prestia, Mario Malagnini, Simone Piazzola, Cellia Costea and Luciano Montanaro.
When was Don Carlo released?
Don Carlo was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.