An Opera for an Empire (2021)

The epic story of the construction of the legendary Paris Opera House

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The amazing and epic story of how the Paris Opera House, the Palais Garnier, was built from 1852 to 1870, thanks to the decisive impulse of the French Emperor Napoleon III; a story that is also that of the birth of a golden age for orchestral music, opera and ballet; of the rise of the urban bourgeoisie turned social elite; and of a certain mysterious inhabitant of the darkest corners of a legendary place.

Director: Patrick Cabouat
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Production: ARTE, BelAir Media, Opéra National de Paris, FullDawa Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

paris, france, construction site

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Opera for an Empire about?
The amazing and epic story of how the Paris Opera House, the Palais Garnier, was built from 1852 to 1870, thanks to the decisive impulse of the French Emperor Napoleon III; a story that is also that of the birth of a golden age for orchestral music, opera and ballet; of the rise of the urban bourgeoisie turned social elite; and of a certain mysterious inhabitant of the darkest corners of a legendary place.
Who directed An Opera for an Empire?
An Opera for an Empire was directed by Patrick Cabouat.
How long is An Opera for an Empire?
An Opera for an Empire has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is An Opera for an Empire?
An Opera for an Empire is a Documentary, History film.
Where was An Opera for an Empire produced?
An Opera for an Empire was produced in France.