Lakmé (1976)
Opera Australia's 1976 production of Lakmé, an opera in three acts by Léo Delibes, with a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Set in India during the British Raj, the story focuses on Lakmé, the daughter of a Hindu priest. Lakmé's life is troubled by her infatuation with a British officer.
Genre: Romance, Music, Drama
Runtime: 154 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Joan Sutherland - Lakmé
- Clifford Grant - Nilakantha
- Huguette Tourangeau - Mallika
- Graeme Ewer - Hadji
- Henri Wilden - Gerald
- John Pringle - Frederick
- Isobel Buchanan - Ellen
- Jennifer Bermingham - Rose
- Rosina Raisbeck - Miss Bentson
Screenplay
Production: Opera Australia
Country: Australia
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices
Keywords
opera, suicide, hindu, forbidden love, honor, historical fiction, india, opera singer, british officer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lakmé about?
- Opera Australia's 1976 production of Lakmé, an opera in three acts by Léo Delibes, with a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Set in India during the British Raj, the story focuses on Lakmé, the daughter of a Hindu priest. Lakmé's life is troubled by her infatuation with a British officer.
- Who stars in Lakmé?
- Lakmé stars Joan Sutherland, Clifford Grant, Huguette Tourangeau, Graeme Ewer, Henri Wilden, John Pringle.
- How long is Lakmé?
- Lakmé has a runtime of 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- What genre is Lakmé?
- Lakmé is a Romance, Music, Drama film.
- Where was Lakmé produced?
- Lakmé was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Lakmé?
- The themes of Lakmé include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices.