Movie Description
Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias
(2009)Overview
Ballet in a prologue and three acts based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils; music by Chopin. The passionate tale of Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval unfolds ingeniously through a drama-within-a-drama as they meet at the theatre during a performance of Manon Lescaut. So begin their romantic adventures in Paris, brought to life by Neumeier’s intense and refined choreographic language. Chopin’s ravishing music highlights this exceptional neo-classical ballet, featuring the star dancers of the Paris Opéra Ballet. This lavish production, filmed live at the Palais Garnier in High Definition and full surround sound, is all about love, passion, danger and glorious dancing from one of the best ballet companies in the world. John Neumeier has created a ballet in which emotions go crescendo … Agnes Letestu, the great dramatic heroine, triumphs in this ballet danced to music by Chopin.
Featured Crew
Cast
Marguerite Gautier
Armand Duval
Monsieur Duval, his father
Prudence Duvernoy
Manon Lescaut
Des Grieux
Olympia
Gaston Rieux
Le Duc
Nanine, Marguerite Gautier’s servant
Le Comte de N.
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Facts
Original TitleChopin: La Dame Aux Camélias
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-04-22
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 03h 11m
Homepagehttp://www.opusarte.com
Production CompaniesOpéra National de Paris,LGM Productions,France 3 Cinéma,CNC
Genres
- Drama
- Romance