Direction: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle

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Rigoletto

1982 · Movie · 128 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Jean-Pierre Ponnelle

Cast Ingvar Wixell · Edita Gruberova · Luciano Pavarotti · Ferruccio Furlanetto

Synopsis Rigoletto (1982) is a cinematic adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's renowned opera, which follows the tale of Rigoletto, a court jester in the service of the Duke of Mantua. Despite his physical deformities, Rigoletto excels in his role, entertaining the Duke...

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7.4

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Direction Jean-Pierre Ponnelle

Cast Mirella Freni · Plácido Domingo · Christa Ludwig · Robert Kerns

Synopsis Madama Butterfly (TV) (1975) presents a poignant domestic tragedy that, despite its intimate nature, is elevated by the emotional intensity of Puccini's music. The narrative, set in a minimalist environment, focuses on a few key characters, making it a compelling...

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