Rossini: La cenerentola (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2005, Rossini: La cenerentola is a music film directed by Robin Lough, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. In late 18th-century Italy, in the mansion of Don Magnifico, the young and pretty Angelina works as a maid. Teased by her two frivolous half-sisters, Clorinda and Tisby, Angelina believes she is in love with a young valet and goes to the ball. Dressed in her finest finery, she meets the man who is in fact the Prince and flees from him after giving him a bracelet that will allow him to recognise her a little later. The masks come off, and kindness and love triumph! ‘La Cenerentola’ is the last opera buffa composed by Gioachino Rossini for an Italian audience. A dramma giocoso in two acts, with a libretto by Jacopo Ferretti, freely adapted from Charles Perrault’s fairy tale ‘Cinderella’ (1697), omitting the magic in favour of a realism tinged with humour and social criticism. Premiered for the Rome Carnival at the Teatro Valle in Rome on 28 January 1817. Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera, Lewes, East Sussex, on 2 and 4 June 2005.
Who’s in it. Rossini: La cenerentola stars Ruxandra Donose as Angelina (Cenerentola), Luciano di Pasquale as Don Magnifico, Maxim Mironov as Prince Don Ramiro and Simone Alberghini as Dandini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Rossini: La cenerentola sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rossini: La cenerentola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rossini: La cenerentola tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rossini: La cenerentola (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rossini: La cenerentola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rossini: La cenerentola worth watching?
- Rossini: La cenerentola holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rossini: La cenerentola?
- Rossini: La cenerentola stars Ruxandra Donose, Luciano di Pasquale, Maxim Mironov, Simone Alberghini and Raquela Sheeran.
- When was Rossini: La cenerentola released?
- Rossini: La cenerentola was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.