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

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

Studios & networks

France 3 Cinéma · OCAV · Radio France · Sunchild Productions