Pelleas et Melisande (2015)
Berliner Philharmoniker
Thriller, intimate play, relationship drama: Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande is all that and much more. The New York Times wrote about this performance with Simon Rattle: “The result exceeds even the expectations raised by the Bach Passions. Peter Sellars perfectly conveys the human essence of Maurice Maeterlinck's drama. The singers are as great as one could wish for.
Director: Peter Sellars
Runtime: 174 min
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Cast
- Magdalena Kožená - Melisande
- Christian Gerhaher - Pelleas
- Franz-Josef Selig - Arkel
- Gerald Finley - Golaud
- Elias Mädler - Yniold
- Simon Rattle - Conductor
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Sellars
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pelleas et Melisande about?
- Thriller, intimate play, relationship drama: Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande is all that and much more. The New York Times wrote about this performance with Simon Rattle: “The result exceeds even the expectations raised by the Bach Passions. Peter Sellars perfectly conveys the human essence of Maurice Maeterlinck's drama. The singers are as great as one could wish for.
- Who directed Pelleas et Melisande?
- Pelleas et Melisande was directed by Peter Sellars.
- Who stars in Pelleas et Melisande?
- Pelleas et Melisande stars Magdalena Kožená, Christian Gerhaher, Franz-Josef Selig, Gerald Finley, Elias Mädler, Simon Rattle.
- How long is Pelleas et Melisande?
- Pelleas et Melisande has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).