Dido and Aeneas

Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

Dido and Aeneas (1996)

Directed by Peter Maniura

Music, Drama, Romance, History · 56m

Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Maria Ewing Dido
K
Karl Daymond Aeneas
S
Sally Burgess Sorceress
P
Patricia Rozario
M
Mary Plazas
J
James Bowman Mercury (voice)
R
Rebecca Evans Belinda François Testory Mercury

Crew

Director
Peter Maniura
Writer
Nahum Tate

Details

Release date
1996-11-18
Runtime
56m
Genres
Music, Drama, Romance, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom