Don Giovanni(1955)

Don Giovanni Synopsis

DON GIOVANNI, a young, arrogant, sexually promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast, until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit. This legendary production starring Cesare Siepi in the title role with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting was filmed in Salzburg’s open-air Felsenreitschule theatre during the 1954 Salzburg Festival. Although the production is clearly dated, it remains a must-see for lovers of the opera, both as a historical document of a vintage, all-star production and simply as an excellent way to experience Mozart’s masterpiece.

Don Giovanni (1955) is a music film directed by Herbert Graf, released on October 1, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Cesare Siepi, Deszö Ernster, Elisabeth Grümmer and Anton Dermota. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.