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 subject for a film adaptation. This 1974 version, however, struggles to capture the grandeur of the opera through its studio-bound setting. Director Jean-Pierre Ponelle's attempt at realism falls short due to the lack of location filming and the absence of the heightened reality typically found on an opera stage. The exterior scenes are shrouded in a perpetual fog, lacking a distinct locale, while the interior is stark and unadorned. This prosaic setting fails to adequately contain the epic emotions that define grand opera.
Madama Butterfly (TV) (1975)
1975 · Movie · 146 min. · Germany - East Germany (GDR)
Credits
Direction Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Cast Mirella Freni · Plácido Domingo · Christa Ludwig · Robert Kerns · Michel Sénéchal · Giorgio Stendoro · Marius Rintzler · Elke Schary
Soundtrack Herbert von Karajan · Giacomo Puccini
Screenplay Jean-Louis Martinoty · Giuseppe Giacosa · Luigi Illica · David Belasco
Cinematography Wolfgang Treu · Ernst Wild
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Title Madama Butterfly (TV)
Original title Madama Butterfly (TV)
Year 1975
Type Movie
Length 146 min.
Country Germany - East Germany (GDR)
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