Faust – Opéra de Lille (2025)
Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod's Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world today, just behind Carmen. But should we take this Faust literally? Or should we see it, in the twist of the fable, as a celebration of pleasures? The audience can enjoy all the excesses, intoxicated by the music... without risking damnation. In Opéra de Lille’s production, this contradiction does not escape astute analysis of director Denis Podalydès. Podalydès and his distinguished team tackles Goethe's tragic hero, using Jules Barbier's spoken dialogues, which were part of the work when it was first performed in 1859, to bring out all its ambiguities.
Cast
- Julien Dran - Faust
- Vannina Santoni - Marguerite
- Jerome Boutillier - Méphistophélès
- Lionel Lhote - Valentin
- Juliette Mey - Siebel
- Anas Seguin - Wagner
- Marie Lenormand - Dame Marthe
Screenplay
Trailer
Faust – Opéra de Lille TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Faust – Opéra de Lille about?
- Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod's Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world today, just behind Carmen. But should we take this Faust literally? Or should we see it, in the twist of the fable, as a celebration of pleasures? The audience can enjoy all the excesses, intoxicated by the music... without risking damnation. In Opéra de Lille’s production, this contradiction does not escape astute analysis of director Denis Podalydès. Podalydès and his distinguished team tackles Goethe's tragic hero, using Jules Barbier's spoken dialogues, which were part of the work when it was first performed in 1859, to bring out all its ambiguities.
- Who directed Faust – Opéra de Lille?
- Faust – Opéra de Lille was directed by Denis Podalydès.
- Who stars in Faust – Opéra de Lille?
- Faust – Opéra de Lille stars Julien Dran, Vannina Santoni, Jerome Boutillier, Lionel Lhote, Juliette Mey, Anas Seguin.
- How long is Faust – Opéra de Lille?
- Faust – Opéra de Lille has a runtime of 3h 15m (195 minutes).
- What genre is Faust – Opéra de Lille?
- Faust – Opéra de Lille is a Music film.