Fidelio (1956)
A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.
Director: Walter Felsenstein
Genre: Music
Release Date: June 21, 1956
Cast
- Richard Holm - Florestan
- Claude Nollier - Leonore / Fidelio
- Erwin V. Gross - Don Fernando
- Hannes Schiel
- Georg Wieter - Rocco
- Sonja Schöner - Marcellina
- Fritz Berger - Jaquino
- Harry Payer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer, Hannes Fuchs
Production: Akkord Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Felsenstein
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fidelio about?
- A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.
- Who directed Fidelio?
- Fidelio was directed by Walter Felsenstein.
- Who stars in Fidelio?
- Fidelio stars Richard Holm, Claude Nollier, Erwin V. Gross, Hannes Schiel, Georg Wieter, Sonja Schöner.
- What genre is Fidelio?
- Fidelio is a Music film.
- Where was Fidelio produced?
- Fidelio was produced in Austria.