Plot Summary

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 Details

Original Title
Fidelio
Status
released
Original Language
fr

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Cast

Gundula Janowitz as Leonore (Fidelio)

Gundula Janowitz

Leonore (Fidelio)

Jon Vickers as Florestan

Jon Vickers

Florestan

Theo Adam as Don Pizarro

Theo Adam

Don Pizarro

William Wildermann as Rocco

William Wildermann

Rocco

Stella Richmond as Marzelline

Stella Richmond

Marzelline

Misha Raitzine as Jaquino

Misha Raitzine

Jaquino

Jean-Louis Soumagnas as Don Fernando

Jean-Louis Soumagnas

Don Fernando

Zubin Mehta as Self - Conductor

Zubin Mehta

Self - Conductor

Production Companies

France 3 Cinéma logoFrance 3 Cinéma
OCAV
Radio France logoRadio France
Sunchild Productions