Rigoletto (2004)
In Rigoletto, the deformed figure of the hunchbacked jester at the Mantuan court acts as a foil to his cynical and powerful master, an unscrupulous philanderer contrasted with his cruel and unforgiving fool. Rigoletto encourages and welcomes the Duke's conquests, pitilessly mocking his victims until he discovers that the Duke has abducted the one person he genuinely loves, his own daughter. As a result, the character of the court jester is transformed into a tragic figure who, in spite of his evident immorality and malice, allows us to sense the devotion he feels for his daughter and his horror at being destroyed by the same despotic world as that which he himself has helped to create.
Cast
- Marcelo Álvarez - Duke of Mantua
- Carlos Álvarez - Rigoletto
- Inva Mula - Gilda
- Julian Konstantinov - Sparafucile
- Nino Surguladze - Magdalena
- Mercè Obiol - Giovanna
- Stanislav Shvets - Count of Monterone
- Joan Martín-Royo - Marullo
- Jon Plazaola - Matteo Borsa
- David Rubiera - Count of Ceprano
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rigoletto about?
- In Rigoletto, the deformed figure of the hunchbacked jester at the Mantuan court acts as a foil to his cynical and powerful master, an unscrupulous philanderer contrasted with his cruel and unforgiving fool. Rigoletto encourages and welcomes the Duke's conquests, pitilessly mocking his victims until he discovers that the Duke has abducted the one person he genuinely loves, his own daughter. As a result, the character of the court jester is transformed into a tragic figure who, in spite of his evident immorality and malice, allows us to sense the devotion he feels for his daughter and his horror at being destroyed by the same despotic world as that which he himself has helped to create.
- Who directed Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto was directed by Graham Vick.
- Who stars in Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto stars Marcelo Álvarez, Carlos Álvarez, Inva Mula, Julian Konstantinov, Nino Surguladze, Mercè Obiol.
- What genre is Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Rigoletto produced?
- Rigoletto was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Rigoletto?
- The themes of Rigoletto include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.