Film

Dialogues of the Carmelites

1984 · 2h 39m · Music

IMDb

8.2

Francis Poulenc's only full-length opera is firmly rooted in the post World War II era. Based on the historical events of the time of the French Revolution, this story of a community of Carmelite nuns who go to the guillotine rather than renounce their calling can be received in many ways. Poulenc's warmly melodic and lyrical score is wholly dramatic and gripping, and Dame Joan Sutherland, recreating the role she sang at the opera's British premiere in 1958, sings the second prioress with commanding moderation. This production serves the inspiration of Poulenc in every important particular of style, economy and theatrical force. Richard Bonynge conducts the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra. Sung in English.

Geoffrey Chard

Marquis de la Force

Isobel Buchanan

Blance de la Force

Paul Ferris

Chevalier de la Force

Lone Koppel

Mme de Croissy

Joan Sutherland

Mme Lidione

• Richard BonyngeDirector

Release date

September 15, 1984

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2h 39m

Genres

Music