Fidelio

movie

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.

Cast & crew

Gundula Janowitz · Jean-Louis Soumagnas · Jon Vickers · Misha Raitzine · Stella Richmond · Theo Adam · William Wildermann · Zubin Mehta · Pierre Jourdan

Studios & networks

France 3 Cinéma · OCAV · Radio France · Sunchild Productions