Les Contes d'Hoffman (2017)
We are made great by love and greater still by our tears.
This adaptation of three tales by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with a sprinkling of Goethe’s Faust, portrays the German poet as both narrator and hero recounting his love affairs with Olympia, Antonia and Giuletta. Robert Carsen’s spectacular production highlights the melancholy genius of a man marked by life, with a coherence and dramatic sense remarkable for a work that leaves numerous questions unanswered. Under the baton of Philippe Jordan, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Ermonela Jaho, Kate Aldrich, Yann Beuron and Ramón Vargas and Stefano Secco in the main role, interpret the legendary airs of this work whose brilliant mystery will continue to dazzle opera houses for countless years to come.
Director: Robert Carsen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: November 15, 2017
Cast
- Ramón Vargas - Hoffmann
- Stéphanie d'Oustrac - La muse, Nicklausse
- Roberto Tagliavini - Lindorf, Coppélius, Dapertutto, Miracle
- Yann Beuron - Andrès, Cochenille, Pitichinaccio, Frantz
- Nadine Koutcher - Olympia
- Kate Aldrich - Giulietta
- Ermonela Jaho - Antonia
- Doris Soffel - La mère d'Antonia
- Rodolphe Briand - Spalanzani
- Cyrille Lovighi - Nathanaël
Screenplay
Production: Opéra National de Paris
Country: France
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Robert Carsen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Contes d'Hoffman about?
- This adaptation of three tales by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with a sprinkling of Goethe’s Faust, portrays the German poet as both narrator and hero recounting his love affairs with Olympia, Antonia and Giuletta. Robert Carsen’s spectacular production highlights the melancholy genius of a man marked by life, with a coherence and dramatic sense remarkable for a work that leaves numerous questions unanswered. Under the baton of Philippe Jordan, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Ermonela Jaho, Kate Aldrich, Yann Beuron and Ramón Vargas and Stefano Secco in the main role, interpret the legendary airs of this work whose brilliant mystery will continue to dazzle opera houses for countless years to come.
- Who directed Les Contes d'Hoffman?
- Les Contes d'Hoffman was directed by Robert Carsen.
- Who stars in Les Contes d'Hoffman?
- Les Contes d'Hoffman stars Ramón Vargas, Stéphanie d'Oustrac, Roberto Tagliavini, Yann Beuron, Nadine Koutcher, Kate Aldrich.
- How long is Les Contes d'Hoffman?
- Les Contes d'Hoffman has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is Les Contes d'Hoffman?
- Les Contes d'Hoffman is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Les Contes d'Hoffman produced?
- Les Contes d'Hoffman was produced in France.