Verdi: Falstaff (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Verdi: Falstaff is a notable film.
What it’s about. “The whole world is a jest, man was born a great jester…” So goes the brilliant conclusion to Verdi’s Falstaff, an opera inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor. The virtuosic score requires a particularly talented cast, not to mention a truly exceptional conductor. Herbert von Karajan perfectly fits the bill, and this performance featuring the Wiener Philharmoniker and an all-star group of singers is clearly worthy of Verdi’s powerful work, a masterpiece whose comic facade thinly veils the complex and sometimes even tragic characters’ struggles. Recorded in 1982. Re-released 2015.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Falstaff stars Giuseppe Taddei, Rolando Panerai, Francisco Araiza and Piero De Palma, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi: Falstaff page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi: Falstaff (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi: Falstaff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Verdi: Falstaff?
- Verdi: Falstaff stars Giuseppe Taddei, Rolando Panerai, Francisco Araiza, Piero De Palma and Heinz Zednik.
- When was Verdi: Falstaff released?
- Verdi: Falstaff was released in 2015.