Cardillac (1985)
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
Director: Brian Large, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Genre: Music
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 1, 1985
Cast
- Donald McIntyre - Der Goldschmied Cardillac
- Maria de Francesca-Cavazza - Die Tochter
- Robert Schunk - Der Offizier
- Hans Günter Nöcker - Der Goldhändler
- Josef Hopferwieser - Der Kavalier
- Doris Soffel - Die Dame
- Karl Helm - Der Führer der Prévôté
Screenplay
- E. T. A. Hoffmann (Original Story)
- Ferdinand Lion
Music: Paul Hindemith
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
opera live performance
More Films by Director: Brian Large, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cardillac about?
- Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
- Who directed Cardillac?
- Cardillac was directed by Brian Large, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
- Who stars in Cardillac?
- Cardillac stars Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk, Hans Günter Nöcker, Josef Hopferwieser, Doris Soffel .
- How long is Cardillac?
- Cardillac has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Cardillac?
- Cardillac is a Music film.
- Where was Cardillac produced?
- Cardillac was produced in Germany.