Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata (2018)

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In Benoît Jacquot’s production, Manet’s Olympia dominates the stage of the Opéra Bastille. In 1863, the painting caused a scandal: the prostitute awaits her client, her expression proud, her demeanour assured. Is this Violetta? Like Olympia, Verdi’s most celebrated heroine surrenders to the spectator just as she surrenders to love, going so far as to die on stage, a woman’s ultimate sacrifice for her lover. Or might it be the spectator who strips her bare and intrudes upon her privacy, in the image of this milieu of social voyeurism? Whatever the case, these two women regard us with defiance and subjugate those who cannot help but look at them.

Director: Benoît Jacquot
Genre: Music
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Opéra National de Paris
Country: France
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

opera, paris national opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata about?
In Benoît Jacquot’s production, Manet’s Olympia dominates the stage of the Opéra Bastille. In 1863, the painting caused a scandal: the prostitute awaits her client, her expression proud, her demeanour assured. Is this Violetta? Like Olympia, Verdi’s most celebrated heroine surrenders to the spectator just as she surrenders to love, going so far as to die on stage, a woman’s ultimate sacrifice for her lover. Or might it be the spectator who strips her bare and intrudes upon her privacy, in the image of this milieu of social voyeurism? Whatever the case, these two women regard us with defiance and subjugate those who cannot help but look at them.
Who directed Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata stars Ermonela Jaho, Charles Castronovo, Ludovic Tézier, François Rougier, Cornelia Oncioiu.
How long is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata is a Music film.
Where was Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata produced?
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's La Traviata was produced in France.