Release Date
1965-01-16
Status
Released
Original Title
La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala
Runtime
1h 45m
Original Language
IT
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Unitel, Deutsche Grammophon, Teatro alla Scala
Overview
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
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