Fidelio (1979)

1h 36m · 14 Mar 1979

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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.

Movie ID	55677
Genre	Music
Director	Pierre Jourdan
Main cast	Gundula Janowitz, Jon Vickers, Theo Adam, William Wildermann, Stella Richmond, Misha Raitzine, Jean-Louis Soumagnas, Zubin Mehta
Release date	14 March 1979
Release year	1979
Language	French
Duration	96 min (1h 36m)
Rating	8.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	France 3 Cinéma