Austria / Jun 21, 1956 / AA
Fidelio (1956)
Directed by Walter Felsenstein
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Plot
A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fidelio |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Austria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Akkord Film |
| Release date | 21 giugno 1956 |
| Writer | Walter Felsenstein, Jean Nicolas Bouilly |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Hayer, Hannes Fuchs, Viktor Meihsl, Walter Tuch |
| Assistant directors | Walter Felsenstein |
| Camera operators | Nicolas Hayer, Hannes Fuchs, Viktor Meihsl, Walter Tuch |
| Additional photography | Nicolas Hayer, Hannes Fuchs, Viktor Meihsl, Walter Tuch |
| Production design | Rochus Gliese, Leo Metzenbauer |
| Art direction | Rochus Gliese, Leo Metzenbauer |
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| Set decoration | Rochus Gliese, Leo Metzenbauer |
| Music | Erich Bertel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Hanns Eisler |
| Sound | Erich Bertel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Hanns Eisler |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Jun 21, 1956 / West Germany
Russia / Jul 28, 1958 / Rostov-on-Don
Sweden / Jan 30, 1959
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United States / May 12, 1961 / New York
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