Fidelio

A film adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's opera of the same name. Florestan has been held in a Spanish state prison for many years. When an inspection of the prison becomes inevitable, Florestan must be eliminated. But Fidelio's young assistant can prevent this. It turns out that Fidelio is actually Florestan's wife. She is determined to do everything she can to free her husband.
Cast
Crew
Jean Nicolas Bouilly
Opera

Walter Felsenstein
Director, Writer

Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Hannes Fuchs
Director of Photography
Viktor Meihsl
Director of Photography
Walter Tuch
Director of Photography
Leo Metzenbauer
Production Design
Rochus Gliese
Production Design

Hanns Eisler
Music

Ludwig van Beethoven
Music
Erich Bertel
Music


