La Cenerentola (1981)
The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and they are instantly attracted to each other. When the Philosopher, Alidoro, later takes Cenerentola (dressed in magnificent clothing) to the palace, Dandini (still posing as the prince) tries to talk of love to her, but Cenerentola rejects him, saying that she is in love with his 'valet'. Ramiro, who has overheard this comment, is overjoyed, and immediately proposes to her, but Cenerentola says that he must first seek her out and then, if he still felt the same way, she would marry him. She gives him one of a matching pairs of bracelets, telling him to look for its companion on her right arm (she then leaves the palace). Ramiro ends the masquerade, and he and Dandini resume their true identities. The Prince then sets out on his quest - little realising that destiny, in the form of a violent thunderstorm, is about to take a hand in the affair.
Cast
- Frederica von Stade - Angelina / Cenerentola
- Margherita Guglielmi - Clorinda
- Laura Zannini - Tisbe
- Paolo Montarsolo - Don Magnifico
- Francisco Araiza - Don Ramiro
- Claudio Desderi - Dandini
- Paul Plishka - Alidoro
- Claudio Abbado - Self - Conductor
- Gioacchino Rossini - Self - Composer
- Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala - Self - Orchestra
Screenplay
- Jacopo Ferretti
- Charles Perrault (Original Story)
Keywords
opera, filmed opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Cenerentola about?
- The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and they are instantly attracted to each other. When the Philosopher, Alidoro, later takes Cenerentola (dressed in magnificent clothing) to the palace, Dandini (still posing as the prince) tries to talk of love to her, but Cenerentola rejects him, saying that she is in love with his 'valet'. Ramiro, who has overheard this comment, is overjoyed, and immediately proposes to her, but Cenerentola says that he must first seek her out and then, if he still felt the same way, she would marry him. She gives him one of a matching pairs of bracelets, telling him to look for its companion on her right arm (she then leaves the palace). Ramiro ends the masquerade, and he and Dandini resume their true identities. The Prince then sets out on his quest - little realising that destiny, in the form of a violent thunderstorm, is about to take a hand in the affair.
- Who directed La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
- Who stars in La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola stars Frederica von Stade, Margherita Guglielmi, Laura Zannini, Paolo Montarsolo, Francisco Araiza, Claudio Desderi.
- How long is La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is La Cenerentola?
- La Cenerentola is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was La Cenerentola produced?
- La Cenerentola was produced in Italy.