Demetrio E Polibio (2012)
The work was given its first performance in Rome in 1812. It is still unclear whether Rossini was 14 or 18 when he wrote it; what is beyond doubt, however, is the anticipation of great things to come. The libretto is a far-fetched tale of feuding kings, mistaken identities, disguises and cruel fates typical of the late 18th-century opera seria. Young stage director Davide Livermore, heading a production of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, turns the libretto into a ghost story, setting the action behind the stage of an opera house, when everyone has left and all that remains are the spirits of an opera that yearns for the breath of life much like the practically forgotten Demetrio e Polibio itself.
Director: Davide Livermore
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Cast
Production: Rossini Opera Festival, Arthaus Musik
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Davide Livermore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Demetrio E Polibio about?
- The work was given its first performance in Rome in 1812. It is still unclear whether Rossini was 14 or 18 when he wrote it; what is beyond doubt, however, is the anticipation of great things to come. The libretto is a far-fetched tale of feuding kings, mistaken identities, disguises and cruel fates typical of the late 18th-century opera seria. Young stage director Davide Livermore, heading a production of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, turns the libretto into a ghost story, setting the action behind the stage of an opera house, when everyone has left and all that remains are the spirits of an opera that yearns for the breath of life much like the practically forgotten Demetrio e Polibio itself.
- Who directed Demetrio E Polibio?
- Demetrio E Polibio was directed by Davide Livermore.
- Who stars in Demetrio E Polibio?
- Demetrio E Polibio stars María José Moreno, Victoria Zaytseva, Yijie Shi, Mirco Palazzi.
- How long is Demetrio E Polibio?
- Demetrio E Polibio has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).