Chabrier: The Star (2019)
With its comic plot and considerable theatrical potential set to brilliant music Chabrier's L'étoile is one of the most entertaining works in the genre.
L’Étoile did much to establish Chabrier as a major force on the Parisian stage and his contemporary Henri Duparc praised him specifically for creating a French comic genre, both funny and musical – described as something of a French Die Meistersinger. The fanciful story is set in an imaginary kingdom and all, naturally, ends well. However, despite the slight plot line L’Étoile is something of a pivotal work, a unique example of French 19th-century light opera, orchestrated with great sophistication and flooded with gossamer wit.
Director: François Roussillon, Laurent Pelly
Genre: Music
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Cast
- Stéphanie d'Oustrac - Lazuli
- Christophe Mortagne - King Ouf
- Hélène Guilmette - Princess Laoula
- Jérôme Varnier - Siroco
- Julie Boulianne - Aloès
- François Piolino - Tapioca
- Elliot Madore - Prince Hérisson de Porc-Epic
Screenplay
Production: Opéra Comique
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera, opera comique, opera buffa
More Films by Director: François Roussillon, Laurent Pelly
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chabrier: The Star about?
- L’Étoile did much to establish Chabrier as a major force on the Parisian stage and his contemporary Henri Duparc praised him specifically for creating a French comic genre, both funny and musical – described as something of a French Die Meistersinger. The fanciful story is set in an imaginary kingdom and all, naturally, ends well. However, despite the slight plot line L’Étoile is something of a pivotal work, a unique example of French 19th-century light opera, orchestrated with great sophistication and flooded with gossamer wit.
- Who directed Chabrier: The Star?
- Chabrier: The Star was directed by François Roussillon, Laurent Pelly.
- Who stars in Chabrier: The Star?
- Chabrier: The Star stars Stéphanie d'Oustrac, Christophe Mortagne, Hélène Guilmette, Jérôme Varnier, Julie Boulianne, François Piolino.
- How long is Chabrier: The Star?
- Chabrier: The Star has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Chabrier: The Star?
- Chabrier: The Star is a Music film.