Faust - Salzburg Festival

2016 3h 0m FR

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8.0

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★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The Salzburg Festival presents one of Charles Gounod's most well-loved opera: Faust, in a new production staged by Reinhard von der Thannen, conducted by Alejo Pérez and starring Piotr Beczala.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Piotr Beczała
Faust
Ildar Abdrazakov
Méphistophélès
Maria Agresta
Marguerite
Alexey Markov
Valentin
Tara Erraught
Siébel
Paolo Rumetz
Wagner
Marie-Ange Todorovitch
Marthe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Reinhard von der Thannen
Writers: Jules Barbier, Michel Carré
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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At 180 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 10 years ago.

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3 / 7

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 Charles Gounod. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Piotr Beczała and Ildar Abdrazakov and Maria Agresta carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21205092 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Reinhard von der Thannen directs. Charles Gounod scores. A long sit — settle in. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1At 180 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Charles Gounod. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Piotr Beczała and Ildar Abdrazakov and Maria Agresta carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt21205092 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.