Movie

Les Contes d'Hoffmann

★ 6.9(5)19812h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Brian Large, John Schlesinger
Release date: 1981-12-01
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

About Les Contes d'Hoffmann

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a 1981 movie in the Drama, Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Brian Large and John Schlesinger, starring Plácido Domingo, Agnes Baltsa and Robert Lloyd. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Les Contes d'Hoffmann in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Seeking to exorcise the failure of his current love affair, the poet Hoffmann tells the tales of his three past loves - the doll-like Olympia, the high-class courtesan Giulietta, and the ambitious but delicate Antonia - and recalls how each was thwarted by the evil influence of his rival. In this production by the distinguished film director, John Schlesinger, with spectacular designs by Maria Bjornson and William Dudley, Offenbach's nightmare world is brought to life. The all-star cast is headed by Placido Domingo as Hoffmann: his three loves are Ileana Cotrubas, Anges Baltsa and Luciana Serra and the manifestations of his rival are sung by Geraint Evans, Robert Lloyd, Siegmund Nimsgern and Nicola Ghiuselev. The score, which includes such favourites as the "Barcarolle" and the "Doll's Song", is conducted by Georges Pretre.

Cast

Plácido Domingo

Hoffmann

Agnes Baltsa

Giulietta

Robert Lloyd

Lindorf

Ileana Cotrubas

Antonia

Luciana Serra

Olympia

Geraint Evans

Coppélius

Nicolai Ghiuselev

Miracle

Gwynne Howell

Crespel

Claire Powell

Nicklaus/Muse

Siegmund Nimsgern

Dapertutto

Philip Gelling

Schlemil

Francis Egerton

Pittichinaccio

Themes & keywords

operadrinkingdolldriven insane

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Les Contes d'Hoffmann in Denmark?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Les Contes d'Hoffmann on Netflix?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Les Contes d'Hoffmann?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in Les Contes d'Hoffmann?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann stars Plácido Domingo, Agnes Baltsa, Robert Lloyd, Ileana Cotrubas and Luciana Serra.

When did Les Contes d'Hoffmann come out?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a 1981 movie directed by Brian Large and John Schlesinger.

What genre is Les Contes d'Hoffmann?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann is Drama, Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed Les Contes d'Hoffmann?+

Les Contes d'Hoffmann was directed by Brian Large and John Schlesinger.