Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)(2008)
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) Synopsis
Tan Dun portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery, a voyage depicting spiritual experiences as well as a geographical expedition. Pierre Audi's mythical staging and Jean Kalman's fabulous set design complement the composer's own musical direction, forging the dazzlingly versatile soloists, the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Cappella Amsterdam to a stunning symbiosis of elements across time and space, a true testimony to cultures intertwined in globalization.
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) is a music film directed by Misjel Vermerien, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Charles Workman, Sarah Castle, Stephen Richardson and Nancy Allen Lundy.
- Director:
- Misjel Vermerien
- Writers:
- Tan Dun
- Status:
- Released
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Workman
as Polo
- Sarah Castle
Sarah Castle
as Marco
- Stephen Richardson
Stephen Richardson
as Kublai Khan
- Nancy Allen Lundy
Nancy Allen Lundy
as Water
- Zhang Jun
Zhang Jun
as Shadow 1 / Rustichello / Li Po
- Tania Kress
Tania Kress
as Shadow 2 / Sheherazada / Mahler / Queen
- Stephen Bryant
Stephen Bryant
as Shadow 3 / Dante / Shakespeare
Key crew
Directed by Misjel Vermerien, written by Tan Dun.
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Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) online?
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Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)?
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The main cast of Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) includes Charles Workman, Sarah Castle, Stephen Richardson, Nancy Allen Lundy and Zhang Jun. The film was directed by Misjel Vermerien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) released?
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Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 44m.