Madama Butterfly (2020)
A guileless Japanese girl gives up everything to marry a lieutenant in the US Navy. But when he suddenly leaves the country, she is determined to wait patiently until he sails back into harbour. The last of Puccini’s ‘big three’ operas, Madama Butterfly is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian sings the title role in this colourful production from the Royal Swedish Opera set amongst the glitz and kitsch of postwar Japan.
Director: Kirsten Harms
Release Date: January 17, 2020
Cast
Production: Kungliga Operan
Country: Sweden
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kirsten Harms
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madama Butterfly about?
- A guileless Japanese girl gives up everything to marry a lieutenant in the US Navy. But when he suddenly leaves the country, she is determined to wait patiently until he sails back into harbour. The last of Puccini’s ‘big three’ operas, Madama Butterfly is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian sings the title role in this colourful production from the Royal Swedish Opera set amongst the glitz and kitsch of postwar Japan.
- Who directed Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly was directed by Kirsten Harms.
- Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly stars Asmik Grigorian, Katarina Leoson, Daniel Johansson, Karl-Magnus Fredriksson, Niklas Björling Rygert, Magnus Kyhle.
- Where was Madama Butterfly produced?
- Madama Butterfly was produced in Sweden.