Maw: Sophie's Choice (2010)
In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of Styron's book, which took six years to complete.
Genre: Music
Runtime: 223 min
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Cast
- Angelika Kirchschlager - Sophie
- Gordon Gietz - Stingo
- Rodney Gilfry - Nathan
- Dale Duesing - Narrator
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maw: Sophie's Choice about?
- In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of Styron's book, which took six years to complete.
- Who stars in Maw: Sophie's Choice?
- Maw: Sophie's Choice stars Angelika Kirchschlager, Gordon Gietz, Rodney Gilfry, Dale Duesing.
- How long is Maw: Sophie's Choice?
- Maw: Sophie's Choice has a runtime of 3h 43m (223 minutes).
- What genre is Maw: Sophie's Choice?
- Maw: Sophie's Choice is a Music film.