Film
Aida
1981 · 2h 34m · Music
tt0262216. Aida (1981) Arena di Verona. Verdi / Italian.
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Overview
Verdi's most famous opera is performed at the Arena of Verona in Italy. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida. This production is conducted by Anton Guadagno and features performances by Maria Chiara, Fiorenza Cossotto and Nicola Martinucci.
Cast
Maria Chiara
Aida
Fiorenza Cossotto
Amneris
Alfredo Zanazzo
The King
Nicola Martinucci
Radames
Giuseppe Scandola
Amonasro
Carlo Zardo
Ramfis
Gian Paolo Corradi
A Messenger
Maria Gabriella Onesti
A Priestess
Crew
- Brian LargeDirector
- Antonio GhislanzoniWriter
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
Details
- Release date
- August 8, 1981
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Genres
- Music
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