Film
Dido and Aeneas
1996 · 56m · Music · Drama · Romance
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- 7.1
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Overview
Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.
Cast
Maria Ewing
Dido
Karl Daymond
Aeneas
Sally Burgess
Sorceress
Patricia Rozario
Mary Plazas
James Bowman
Mercury (voice)
Rebecca Evans
Belinda
François Testory
Mercury
Crew
- Peter ManiuraDirector
Details
- Release date
- November 18, 1996
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Genres
- Music, Drama, Romance, History
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