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.
Stars: Gianni Raimondi, Rolando Panerai, Gianni Maffeo, Ivo Vinco, Carlo Badioli, Mirella Freni
Crew: Franco Zeffirelli (Director), Henri Murger (Novel), Herbert von Karajan (Producer), Werner Krien (Director of Photography), Alice Seedorf (Editor), Franco Zeffirelli (Production Design)
Country: Germany
Language: Italiano
Studio: Unitel, Deutsche Grammophon
Runtime: 105 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 16, 1965
IMDb: 3
