Vertiges (1985)
In a specialized, hermetic drama about love won and lost, not necessarily by the same individuals, novice director Christine Laurent has focused on the backstage melodramas of an opera company. The conductor for an upcoming performance of the Marriage of Figaro has his mind and heart on other matters -- an entrancing diva who keeps him enraptured with her presence and voice. In the meantime, he finds fault with his cast members who cannot, of course, measure up to the woman of his dreams. As singers encounter one problem or another, it is clear that something has to be done about the conductor. Director Laurent designed costumes for both theater and opera, giving her some insight into the venue.
Director: Christine Laurent
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 9, 1985
Cast
- Magali Noël - Constance
- Krystyna Janda - Maria
- Paulo Autran - Eric Hardmour
- Maria de Medeiros - Blanche
- Hélène Lapiower - Anne
- Henri Serre - Marius Poudesoie
- Thierry Bosc - Frantz Kirkmayer
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Herbert Ardown
- Manuel Mozos - Le violon
- Jorge Silva Melo - Urbain
Screenplay
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Francine Sandberg
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christine Laurent
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vertiges about?
- In a specialized, hermetic drama about love won and lost, not necessarily by the same individuals, novice director Christine Laurent has focused on the backstage melodramas of an opera company. The conductor for an upcoming performance of the Marriage of Figaro has his mind and heart on other matters -- an entrancing diva who keeps him enraptured with her presence and voice. In the meantime, he finds fault with his cast members who cannot, of course, measure up to the woman of his dreams. As singers encounter one problem or another, it is clear that something has to be done about the conductor. Director Laurent designed costumes for both theater and opera, giving her some insight into the venue.
- Who directed Vertiges?
- Vertiges was directed by Christine Laurent.
- Who stars in Vertiges?
- Vertiges stars Magali Noël, Krystyna Janda, Paulo Autran, Maria de Medeiros, Hélène Lapiower, Henri Serre.
- How long is Vertiges?
- Vertiges has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Vertiges?
- Vertiges is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Vertiges produced?
- Vertiges was produced in France.