Massenet: Thaïs (2008)
When the most voluptuous, sought-after courtesan in the world meets an ascetic monk whose life is devoted to God, you know erotic sparks are going to fly. And when the clash takes place in a glorious, but rarely performed, opera by Massenet, it’s a delight to the ear just as much as to the eye. Renée Fleming is every inch the glamorous Thaïs, swathed in elegant gowns designed by Christian Lacroix. Thomas Hampson is Athanaël, the tortured man of God. This production by John Cox, which premiered in December 2008, brilliantly sets the stage for a confrontation as old as civilization itself.
Director: John Cox, Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music
Runtime: 148 min
Release Date: December 20, 2008
Cast
- Renée Fleming - Thaïs
- Thomas Hampson - Athanaël
- Michael Schade - Nicias
- Alain Vernhes - Palémon
- Alyson Cambridge - Crobyle
- Ginger Costa-Jackson - Myrtale
- Maria Zifchak - Albine
- Trevor Scheunemann - Guard
- Daniel Clark Smith - Cenobite Monk
- Roger Andrews - Cenobite Monk
Screenplay
- Louis Gallet
- Anatole France (Original Story)
Music: Jules Massenet
Production: Decca, The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera, opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: John Cox, Gary Halvorson
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Massenet: Thaïs about?
- When the most voluptuous, sought-after courtesan in the world meets an ascetic monk whose life is devoted to God, you know erotic sparks are going to fly. And when the clash takes place in a glorious, but rarely performed, opera by Massenet, it’s a delight to the ear just as much as to the eye. Renée Fleming is every inch the glamorous Thaïs, swathed in elegant gowns designed by Christian Lacroix. Thomas Hampson is Athanaël, the tortured man of God. This production by John Cox, which premiered in December 2008, brilliantly sets the stage for a confrontation as old as civilization itself.
- Who directed Massenet: Thaïs?
- Massenet: Thaïs was directed by John Cox, Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in Massenet: Thaïs?
- Massenet: Thaïs stars Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Michael Schade, Alain Vernhes, Alyson Cambridge, Ginger Costa-Jackson.
- How long is Massenet: Thaïs?
- Massenet: Thaïs has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
- What genre is Massenet: Thaïs?
- Massenet: Thaïs is a Music film.
- Where was Massenet: Thaïs produced?
- Massenet: Thaïs was produced in United States of America.