Dialogues des Carmelites (2004)
Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
Cast
- Christopher Robertson - Marquis de la Force
- Dagmar Schellenberger - Blanche de la Force
- Gordon Gietz - Chevalier de la Force
- Anja Silja - Madame de Croissy
- Gwynne Geyer - Madame Lidoine
- Barbara Dever - Mere Marie de l' incarnation
- Laura Aikin - Soeur Constance
- Annamaria Popescu - Mere Jeanne
- Sara Allegretta - Soeur Mathilde
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dialogues des Carmelites about?
- Based on a true story, the "Dialogues des Carmelites" sets the life of the Carmelites nuns at the dawn of the French Revolution. “Robert Carsen's production is effective in its simplicity, allowing the drama to speak for itself. Dagmar Schellenberger compellingly conveys Blanche's journey from distress to acceptance… Anja Silja's portrayal of the old Prioress is outstanding, with its disturbing transformation from serene wisdom to terrified, blasphemous, near-madness as death approaches. ...Riccardo Muti and the La Scala orchestra in magnificent form, captured in magnificent sound. Ultimately, it is the final scene, with its multiple executions, that makes or breaks a production of Dialogues. Carsen's allegorical solution is both elegant and deeply moving.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007
- Who directed Dialogues des Carmelites?
- Dialogues des Carmelites was directed by Robert Carsen.
- Who stars in Dialogues des Carmelites?
- Dialogues des Carmelites stars Christopher Robertson, Dagmar Schellenberger, Gordon Gietz, Anja Silja, Gwynne Geyer, Barbara Dever.
- How long is Dialogues des Carmelites?
- Dialogues des Carmelites has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is Dialogues des Carmelites?
- Dialogues des Carmelites is a Music film.
- Where was Dialogues des Carmelites produced?
- Dialogues des Carmelites was produced in Italy.