Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (2020)

Cast

• Katja Wünsche - Juliet
• William Moore - Romeo
• Elena Vostrotina - Juliet's Nurse
• Lucas Valente - Lord Capulet
• Eva Dewaele - Lady Capulet
• Tigran Mkrtchyan - Tybalt
• Daniel Mulligan - Mercutio
• Christopher Parker - Benvolio
• Jan Casier - Count Paris
• Filipe Portugal - Friar Lawrence

Screenplay

• William Shakespeare (Original Story)

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet about?

Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” has inspired generations of artists to adaptations like scarcely any other work. In his colorful, passionate music, the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev brilliantly captured the clash of love and hatred, and the proximity of tenderness and violence. Inspired by Prokofiev’s vivid music and the timeless quality of Shakespeare’s tragedy, choreographer Christian Spuck and the Ballett Zürich narrate the most famous love story in world literature using strong images that are full of enthralling theatricality and touching emotion. Michail Jurowski, a true Prokofiev expert, is at the rostrum of the Philharmonia Zürich. Recorded live at Opernhaus Zürich June 2019.

Who directed Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet?

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet was directed by Michael Beyer.

Who stars in Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet?

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet stars Katja Wünsche, William Moore, Elena Vostrotina, Lucas Valente, Eva Dewaele, Tigran Mkrtchyan.

How long is Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet?

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).

What genre is Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet?

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet is a Music, Drama, Romance film.

Where was Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet produced?

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet was produced in Switzerland.