Fidelio
1979, French. Directed by Pierre Jourdan.
Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.
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- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
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- French
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- 14 March 1979
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Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio (1979) was directed by Pierre Jourdan and stars Gundula Janowitz, Jon Vickers, Theo Adam.