Les Contes d'Hoffmann

2006 3h 5m FR

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Giancarlo Del Monaco's passionate and intelligent production of Jacques Offenbach's magnum opus creates a climactic kaleidoscope of deep and convincing emotions. A highly credible incarnation of the pitiable Kleinzach he sings about, Aquiles Machado is the poet who loses his romantic idealism, his reflection and finally his soul to a 'trio of charming enchantresses'.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Aquiles Machado
Hoffmann
Katharine Goeldner
Nicklausse
Milagros Poblador
Olympia
María Bayo
Antonia
Valentina Kutzarova
Giulietta
Konstantin Gorny
Lindorf / Coppélius / Dapertutto / Miracle
Itxaro Mentxaka
Voix de la mère d'Antonia
Marco Moncloa
Hermann / Schlémil

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco
Writers: Jules Barbier, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Languages: French
Countries: Spain

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RUNTIME

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At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jacques Offenbach. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Aquiles Machado and Katharine Goeldner and Milagros Poblador carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2261622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Giancarlo Del Monaco directs. Jacques Offenbach scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in French.

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1At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Jacques Offenbach. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Aquiles Machado and Katharine Goeldner and Milagros Poblador carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2261622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.