La bohème (2009)

Part of a series of opera shorts by different directors. Herzog combines O Soave Fanciulla ("Oh you vision of beauty" from Puccini's La Boheme) with images of harsh life in Africa.

Director:

Werner Herzog

Writers:

Giuseppe Giacosa (libretto), Luigi Illica (libretto)

Stars:

Peter Auty, Mary Plazas

Cast

Credited cast:
Peter Auty	...	Rodolfo (voice)
Mary Plazas	...	Mimi (voice)

Storyline

Part of a series of opera shorts by different directors. Herzog combines O Soave Fanciulla ("Oh you vision of beauty" from Puccini's La Boheme) with images of harsh life in Africa.

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Plot Keywords:

puccini | opera | africa | cult director

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Music

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

5 September 2009 (Italy)

Filming Locations:

Ethiopia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sky Arts, English National Opera

Technical Specs

Runtime:

4 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"'O soave fanciulla' from 'La Bohème'"
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Peter Auty and Mary Plazas

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