Movie Description
Haendel: Jephtha
(2018)Overview
When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
Featured Crew
- Director : Claus Guth
- Writer : Thomas Morell
- Cast : Ian Bostridge,Marie-Nicole Lemieux,Philippe Sly,Valer Barna-Sabadus,William Christie
Cast
Jephtha
Storgé
Zebul
Angel
Conductor
Facts
Original TitleHaendel: Jephtha
Status Released
Release Information
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2018-01-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 40m
Homepagehttps://www.operadeparis.fr/en/season-17-18/opera/jephtha
Production CompaniesOpéra National de Paris
Genres
- Drama