La Belle Hélène (2019)
La belle Hélène is the work that confirmed Offenbach's international reputation. The libretto caricatures the conventions of Greek mythology to poke fun at contemporary society, and the melodies, once heard, never leave you. The erotic and political scandal surrounding the creation of this work ensured its immediate and enduring success. We are carried away by music that is always new and inventive, sprinkled with nods to other works: the dream duet between Helen and Paris, the patriotic trio mimicking Rossini's William Tell, the ensemble of "the man with the apple" and the waltz of the "vile seducer"... Not to mention the exquisite humor of the language, whose inventions, such as "plis de vaillance" (folds of valor) and "poux de la reine" (queen's lice), have entered the lexical fund. In this celebration of Offenbach, we constantly swing between laughter and beauty, indulging in the pleasure of all the senses...
Cast
- Michel Fau - Ménélas
- Julie Robard-Gendre - Hélène
- Julien Dran - Pâris
- Christophe Lacassagne - Agamemnon
- Jean-Claude Sarragosse - Calchas
- Jean-Francis Monvoisin - Achille
- Pier-Yves Têtu - Ajax Premier
- Hoël Troadec - Ajax Deuxième
- Paul Figuier - Oreste
- Marie Daher - Bacchis
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Belle Hélène about?
- La belle Hélène is the work that confirmed Offenbach's international reputation. The libretto caricatures the conventions of Greek mythology to poke fun at contemporary society, and the melodies, once heard, never leave you. The erotic and political scandal surrounding the creation of this work ensured its immediate and enduring success. We are carried away by music that is always new and inventive, sprinkled with nods to other works: the dream duet between Helen and Paris, the patriotic trio mimicking Rossini's William Tell, the ensemble of "the man with the apple" and the waltz of the "vile seducer"... Not to mention the exquisite humor of the language, whose inventions, such as "plis de vaillance" (folds of valor) and "poux de la reine" (queen's lice), have entered the lexical fund. In this celebration of Offenbach, we constantly swing between laughter and beauty, indulging in the pleasure of all the senses...
- Who directed La Belle Hélène?
- La Belle Hélène was directed by Michel Fau.
- Who stars in La Belle Hélène?
- La Belle Hélène stars Michel Fau, Julie Robard-Gendre, Julien Dran, Christophe Lacassagne, Jean-Claude Sarragosse, Jean-Francis Monvoisin.
- How long is La Belle Hélène?
- La Belle Hélène has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is La Belle Hélène?
- La Belle Hélène is a Music film.
- Where was La Belle Hélène produced?
- La Belle Hélène was produced in Switzerland.