Trouble in Tahiti (2001)
Leonard Bernstein was on his honeymoon in 1951 when he began composing his one-act opera, Trouble in Tahiti, a candid portrait of the troubled marriage of a young suburban couple. Written between his biggest Broadway successes— On the Town in 1944 and Candide and West Side Story in 1956 and 1957, respectively— Trouble in Tahiti draws upon popular songs styles to deliver an uncompromising critique of post-war American materialism. Beneath the couple's marital discord is a profound longing for love and intimacy. Their spiritual emptiness, in contrast to a veneer of happy consumerism, creates the heart of the drama and is emphasized by sudden stylistic shifts in the music.
Director: Tom Cairns
Genre: Music, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Cast
- Karl Daymond - Sam
- Stephanie Novacek - Dinah
- Tom Randle - Gardener / Male Chorus
- Mary Hegarty - Female chorus
Screenplay
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Production: BBC, Opus Arte
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tom Cairns
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trouble in Tahiti about?
- Leonard Bernstein was on his honeymoon in 1951 when he began composing his one-act opera, Trouble in Tahiti, a candid portrait of the troubled marriage of a young suburban couple. Written between his biggest Broadway successes— On the Town in 1944 and Candide and West Side Story in 1956 and 1957, respectively— Trouble in Tahiti draws upon popular songs styles to deliver an uncompromising critique of post-war American materialism. Beneath the couple's marital discord is a profound longing for love and intimacy. Their spiritual emptiness, in contrast to a veneer of happy consumerism, creates the heart of the drama and is emphasized by sudden stylistic shifts in the music.
- Who directed Trouble in Tahiti?
- Trouble in Tahiti was directed by Tom Cairns.
- Who stars in Trouble in Tahiti?
- Trouble in Tahiti stars Karl Daymond, Stephanie Novacek, Tom Randle, Mary Hegarty.
- How long is Trouble in Tahiti?
- Trouble in Tahiti has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Trouble in Tahiti?
- Trouble in Tahiti is a Music, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Trouble in Tahiti produced?
- Trouble in Tahiti was produced in United Kingdom.