Dido and Aeneas (movie)

Dido and Aeneas (movie)

  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Peter Maniura
  • Genre: Music, Drama, Romance, History
  • Release date: 11/18/1996
  • Run time: 56 min.

Movie description

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.

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Maria Ewing

Maria Ewing

Role(s): Dido

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Karl Daymond

Karl Daymond

Role(s): Aeneas

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Sally Burgess

Sally Burgess

Role(s): Sorceress

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Patricia Rozario

Patricia Rozario

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Mary Plazas

Mary Plazas

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