La Bohème
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1965-01-16
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Drama
Music
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.
Featured Crew
| Franco Zeffirelli | Director |
| Henri Murger | Novel |
| Werner Krien | Director of Photography |
| Herbert von Karajan | Producer |
| Alice Seedorf | Editor |
| Marcel Escoffier | Costume Design |
| Franco Zeffirelli | Production Design |
| Giuseppe Giacosa | Writer |
| Luigi Illica | Writer |
| Giacomo Puccini | Original Music Composer |
