The Devils of Loudun (1969)
This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
Director: Rolf Liebermann
Genre: Music, History, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: July 2, 1969
Cast
- Cvetka Ahlin - Claire - Ursuline Sister
- Heinz Blankenburg - Mannoury - a surgeon
- Ursula Boese - Louise - Ursuline sister
- Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt - Clerk of the Count
- Joachim Hess - d'Armagnac - the Mayor of Loudun
- Andrzej Hiolski - Grandier - the vicar of St. Peter's Church
- Ingeborg Kruger - Philippe - a young girl
- Bernard Ładysz - Father Barré - the vicar of Chinon
- Rolf Mamero - de Cerisay - town judge
- Kurt Marschner - Adam - a chemist
Screenplay
Music: Krzysztof Penderecki
Production: Polyphon, NDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Rolf Liebermann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devils of Loudun about?
- This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
- Who directed The Devils of Loudun?
- The Devils of Loudun was directed by Rolf Liebermann.
- Who stars in The Devils of Loudun?
- The Devils of Loudun stars Cvetka Ahlin, Heinz Blankenburg, Ursula Boese, Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt, Joachim Hess, Andrzej Hiolski.
- How long is The Devils of Loudun?
- The Devils of Loudun has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Devils of Loudun?
- The Devils of Loudun is a Music, History, Drama film.
- Where was The Devils of Loudun produced?
- The Devils of Loudun was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Devils of Loudun?
- The themes of The Devils of Loudun include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.