Theodora(1996)
Theodora Synopsis
The Peter Sellars production of Handel's "Theodora", recorded live at the Glyndebourne Festival in May 1996. Dawn Upshaw stars as Theodora, with David Daniels as Didymus, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson as Irene, Richard Croft as Septimius, and Frode Olsen as Valens. William Christie conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Theodora (1996) is a music film directed by Peter Sellars, released on May 29, 1996 with a runtime of 3h 28m. It stars Dawn Upshaw, David Daniels, Frode Olsen and Richard Croft. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sellars
- Writers:
- Thomas Morell
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sellars
- Composer:
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Production:
- Warner Classics, Glyndebourne Festival Opera
- Status:
- Released
Theodora Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dawn Upshaw
as Theodora
David Daniels
as Didymus
- Frode Olsen
Frode Olsen
as Valens
Richard Croft
as Septimius
Lorraine Hunt
as Irene
- Michael Hart-Davis
Michael Hart-Davis
as Messenger
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sellars, written by Thomas Morell.
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Theodora Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Theodora – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Theodora online?
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Who stars in Theodora?
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The main cast of Theodora (1996) includes Dawn Upshaw, David Daniels, Frode Olsen, Richard Croft and Lorraine Hunt. The film was directed by Peter Sellars. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Theodora released?
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Theodora was released on May 29, 1996 and runs for 3h 28m.
Is Theodora worth watching?
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Theodora (1996) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.