Les Troyens

2012 4h 35m FR

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8.0

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★8.0TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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After the destruction of Troy, the Trojan warrior Énée sets out on a journey to found a new dynasty. He meets Didon, Queen of Carthage, and falls in love. But will Énée's love for Didon prove stronger than his sense of duty? LES TROYENS ('The Trojans') is a tour de force of music that ranges from fiery military marches to intense choruses, passionate soliloquies – such as those of the prophetess Cassandre – and the lyrical love duets of Didon and Énée. It is Hector Berlioz's largest work and he wrote the libretto himself, drawing upon his intimate knowledge of Virgil's Aeneid. To the composer's disappointment, LES TROYENS was only performed once in full during his lifetime and was often presented in shortened form during the 20th century. The Royal Opera's production provides a rare chance to see this epic work in its entirety. David McVicar's staging is on an enormous scale, assembling one of the largest casts ever seen at Covent Garden.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bryan Hymel
Aeneas
Eva-Maria Westbroek
Dido
Anna Caterina Antonacci
Cassandra
Fabio Maria Capitanucci
Coroebus
Hanna Hipp
Anna
Ashley Holland
Panthus
Barbara Senator
Ascanius
Brindley Sherratt
Narbal

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David McVicar
Writers: Hector Berlioz
Languages: French
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 275 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 6

CAST

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Bryan Hymel and Eva-Maria Westbroek and Anna Caterina Antonacci carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

David McVicar directs. Hector Berlioz scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 275 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Hector Berlioz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Bryan Hymel and Eva-Maria Westbroek and Anna Caterina Antonacci carry the top of the cast.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.