Dido and Aeneas(1996)
Dido and Aeneas Synopsis
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.
Dido and Aeneas (1996) is a music, drama, romance and history film directed by Peter Maniura, released on November 18, 1996 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Maria Ewing, Karl Daymond, Sally Burgess and Patricia Rozario. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Maniura
- Writers:
- Nahum Tate
- Status:
- Released
Dido and Aeneas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Ewing
as Dido
- Karl Daymond
Karl Daymond
as Aeneas
- Sally Burgess
Sally Burgess
as Sorceress
- Patricia Rozario
Patricia Rozario
- Mary Plazas
Mary Plazas
- James Bowman
James Bowman
as Mercury (voice)
- Rebecca Evans
Rebecca Evans
as Belinda
François Testory
as Mercury
Key crew
Directed by Peter Maniura, written by Nahum Tate.
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Dido and Aeneas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in Dido and Aeneas?
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The main cast of Dido and Aeneas (1996) includes Maria Ewing, Karl Daymond, Sally Burgess, Patricia Rozario and Mary Plazas. The film was directed by Peter Maniura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dido and Aeneas released?
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Dido and Aeneas was released on November 18, 1996 and runs for 56m.
Is Dido and Aeneas worth watching?
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Dido and Aeneas (1996) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.