Dido and Aeneas (1996)
56m
Running Time
November 18, 1996Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Maria Ewing
Dido

Karl Daymond
Aeneas

Karl Daymond
Aeneas

Sally Burgess
Sorceress

Patricia Rozario

Mary Plazas

James Bowman
Mercury (voice)

Rebecca Evans
Belinda

François Testory
Mercury

Pamela Helen Stephen
Second Enchandress

Peter Maniura
Director

Jamie MacDougall
Aeneas' Lieutenant

Richard Hickox
Conductor

Publius Vergilius Maro
Writer

Nahum Tate
Writer

Julie Baines
Producer

Nick De Grunwald
Producer

Witold Adamek
Cinematographer

Witold Stok
Cinematographer

Ardan Fisher
Editor

Niek Kortekaas
ProductionDesigner
Details.
Release DateNovember 18, 1996
StatusReleased
Running Time56m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
suicide
opera
carthage
trojan war