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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1996-11-18
Runtime: 56 mins
Director: Peter Maniura
Spoken language: English
Genres: Music, Drama, Romance, History
Original title: Dido and Aeneas
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Production Countries: United Kingdom
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