Mozart: Don Giovanni
Mozart: Don Giovanni

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Mozart: Don Giovanni

2016
Movie
150 min
Italian

Don Giovanni prides itself in being a dramma giocoso. Not an easy expression to translate, given how starkly contradictory the terms would appear to be. But dig below the surface and you are plunged into a delightful swirl of ambiguities. Nothing here is set in stone: the libertinage is passionate, but couples meet and part. Fate plays tricks with masks, right up until the final challenge.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Kasper Bech HoltenGenres: Opera, Music

Plot Summary

This production of Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" by Kasper Bech Holten explores the timeless tale of the notorious seducer, Don Giovanni, and his descent into damnation. The opera follows Giovanni's relentless pursuit of women, his disregard for morality, and the inevitable consequences of his actions, culminating in a chilling supernatural reckoning. The staging emphasizes the psychological depths of the characters and the opera's complex themes of love, betrayal, and justice.

Critical Reception

The 2016 production of "Don Giovanni" directed by Kasper Bech Holten has been praised for its intelligent and modern staging, offering fresh perspectives on the classic opera. Performances have been noted for their vocal excellence and dramatic intensity, with particular acclaim for the central performances. Critics generally found the production to be a compelling and thought-provoking rendition of Mozart's masterpiece, though some minor points of interpretation may have divided opinion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful and contemporary direction by Kasper Bech Holten.

  • Commended for strong vocal performances and compelling dramatic interpretations.

  • Seen as a thought-provoking and engaging production of a beloved opera.

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Fun Fact

Kasper Bech Holten's staging of "Don Giovanni" for The Royal Opera in Copenhagen uses a concept where each woman Giovanni has wronged is represented by a single, symbolic stage element that changes throughout the opera.

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