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La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala
7.8 / 10• 1965• 1h 45m•NR• Italian
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Storyline
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
Cast & Crew
Gianni Raimondi
Rodolfo, ein Poet
Lead
Rolando Panerai
Marcello, ein Maler
GM
Gianni Maffeo
Schaunard, ein Musiker
IV
Ivo Vinco
Colline, ein Philosoph
CB
Carlo Badioli
Benoit, ein Hausherr
Mirella Freni
Mimì
Adriana Martino
Musetta
VC
Virgilio Carbonari
Alcindoro
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Franco Zeffirelli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
