Madama Butterfly (2004)
Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. He is enchanted with the fragile Cio-Cio-San. Cio-Cio-San is heard in the distance joyously singing of her wedding. In a quiet moment, Cio-Cio-San shows her bridegroom her few earthly treasures and tells him of her intention to embrace his Christian faith. The Imperial Commissioner performs the wedding ceremony, and the guests toast the couple. The celebration is interrupted by Cio-Cio-San's uncle, a Buddhist priest, who bursts in, cursing the girl for having renounced her ancestors' religion. Alone with Cio-Cio-San in the moonlit garden, her husband dries her tears, and she joins him in singing of their love.
Cast
- Mina Blum - Kate Pinkerton
- Carlo Bosi - Goro, a matchmaker
- Fiorenza Cedolins - Cio-Cio-san (Madama Butterfly)
- Francesco Franci - Suzuki, her maid
- Marcello Giordani - B. F. Pinkerton, Lieutenant in the United States Navy
- Juan Pons - Sharpless, United States consul at Nagasaki
- Carlo Striuli - The Bonze, Cio-Cio-san's uncle
- Alessandro Battiato - Prince Yamadori
- Angelo Nardinocchi - The Imperial Commissioner
- Giovanni Scordino - The Official Registrar
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madama Butterfly about?
- Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. He is enchanted with the fragile Cio-Cio-San. Cio-Cio-San is heard in the distance joyously singing of her wedding. In a quiet moment, Cio-Cio-San shows her bridegroom her few earthly treasures and tells him of her intention to embrace his Christian faith. The Imperial Commissioner performs the wedding ceremony, and the guests toast the couple. The celebration is interrupted by Cio-Cio-San's uncle, a Buddhist priest, who bursts in, cursing the girl for having renounced her ancestors' religion. Alone with Cio-Cio-San in the moonlit garden, her husband dries her tears, and she joins him in singing of their love.
- Who directed Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly was directed by George Blume, Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly stars Mina Blum, Carlo Bosi, Fiorenza Cedolins, Francesco Franci, Marcello Giordani, Juan Pons.
- How long is Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly is a Music film.
- Where was Madama Butterfly produced?
- Madama Butterfly was produced in Austria.