CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 0h 56m

Dido and Aeneas

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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.

Directed byPeter Maniura

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
November 18, 1996

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
Maria Ewing

Maria Ewing

Dido

Karl Daymond

Aeneas

Sally Burgess

Sorceress

Patricia Rozario

Mary Plazas

James Bowman

Mercury (voice)

Rebecca Evans

Belinda

François Testory

François Testory

Mercury

Creative team
Directed by
Peter Maniura
Peter Maniura
Written by
Nahum Tate

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