Guercoeur (2024)
Opera National de Paris
In the ethereal afterlife, there is no time or space. The shades, freed from their earthly cares, celebrate the greatness of the Goddess of Truth. Shrouded in eternal glory, she sits triumphant, flanked by Beauty and Goodness, while at her feet lies Suffering in her mantle of blood. In the midst of this chorus of praise, a discordant lament rises: “To live! Who will give me back the thrill of life?” The voice belongs to Guercœur, who died in the prime of life after falling in love with Giselle and freeing his people from a tyrant, assisted by his friend Heurtal. Unable to rest, Guercœur begs to return to his fleshly form. Truth warns him: two years have already passed on Earth where nothing lasts forever. His fall from paradise could be brutal…
Cast
- Stéphane Degout - Guercoeur
- Catherine Hunold - Verité
- Antoinette Dennefeld - Giselle
- Julien Henric - Heurtal
- Eugénie Joneau - Bonté
- Gabrielle Philiponet - Beauté
- Adriana Bignagni Lesca - Souffrance
- Marie Lenormand - L'ombre d'une femme
- Alysia Hanshaw - L’Ombre d’une vierge
- Glen Cunningham - L’Ombre d’un poète
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guercoeur about?
- In the ethereal afterlife, there is no time or space. The shades, freed from their earthly cares, celebrate the greatness of the Goddess of Truth. Shrouded in eternal glory, she sits triumphant, flanked by Beauty and Goodness, while at her feet lies Suffering in her mantle of blood. In the midst of this chorus of praise, a discordant lament rises: “To live! Who will give me back the thrill of life?” The voice belongs to Guercœur, who died in the prime of life after falling in love with Giselle and freeing his people from a tyrant, assisted by his friend Heurtal. Unable to rest, Guercœur begs to return to his fleshly form. Truth warns him: two years have already passed on Earth where nothing lasts forever. His fall from paradise could be brutal…
- Who directed Guercoeur?
- Guercoeur was directed by Christof Loy.
- Who stars in Guercoeur?
- Guercoeur stars Stéphane Degout, Catherine Hunold, Antoinette Dennefeld, Julien Henric, Eugénie Joneau, Gabrielle Philiponet.
- How long is Guercoeur?
- Guercoeur has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is Guercoeur?
- Guercoeur is a Music film.
- Where was Guercoeur produced?
- Guercoeur was produced in France.