Roberto Devereux (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Roberto Devereux is a music film directed by Alessandro Talevi, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. In the last and most dramatic aria in Roberto Devereux , one of the four Tudor period operas composed by Donizetti in 1837 (along with Anna Bolena , Maria Stuarda and Il Castello di Kenilworth), the protagonist, Queen Elizabeth I of England, exclaims: "I do not reign, I do not live". This statement encapsulates great operatic themes, and it is the culmination of an opera that reveals the passions of characters who live among palace intrigues. Written in the mature period of the leader of Italian romanticism, the opera displays a great vocal virtuosity, and is an example of Donizetti prizing the voice above all in the genre. The staging, by South African director Alessandro Talevi, who has been very successful in great opera houses as well as with more experimental theatre, places the play in an undetermined period, focusing on the chiaroscuro. Bruno Campanella conducts.
Who’s in it. Roberto Devereux stars Mariella Devia as Elisabetta, Marco Caria as El duque de Nottingham, Gregory Kunde as Roberto Devereux and Silvia Tro Santafé as Sara, duquesa de Nottingham, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roberto Devereux page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roberto Devereux tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roberto Devereux (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roberto Devereux change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Roberto Devereux?
- Roberto Devereux stars Mariella Devia, Marco Caria, Gregory Kunde, Silvia Tro Santafé and Juan Antonio Sanabria.
- When was Roberto Devereux released?
- Roberto Devereux was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.