Dido and Aeneas poster

Dido and Aeneas

1996 • 0h56m Music, Drama, Romance, History

Popularity

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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.

Details

Director

Peter Maniura

Cast

Maria Ewing

Karl Daymond

Sally Burgess

Release date

11/18/1996

Status

Released

Origin country

US

GB