Fidelio (1979)

Fidelio (1979)

1979-03-14 France 96 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.

Cast

Gundula Janowitz is Leonore (Fidelio)
Leonore (Fidelio)
Jon Vickers is Florestan
Florestan
Theo Adam is Don Pizarro
Don Pizarro
Stella Richmond is Marzelline
Marzelline
Jean-Louis Soumagnas is Don Fernando