
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio (2003)
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Oct 15, 2003 (US)
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02:03
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
Featured Crew
Director
Director
Production Manager, Set Designer
Costume Design
Cast

Karita Mattila
Leonora

René Pape
Rocco

Ben Heppner
Florestán

Falk Struckmann
Don Pizarro

Matthew Polenzani
Jaquino

Jennifer Welch-Babidge
Marcelline

Robert Lloyd
Don Fernando