La Bohème

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In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.

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Creators

Franco Zeffirelli

director

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Wilhelm Semmelroth

director

Henri Murger

writer

Luigi Illica

writer

Giuseppe Giacosa

writer

Cast

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Gianni Raimondi actor Rolando Panerai actor

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Gianni Maffeo actor

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Ivo Vinco actor

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Carlo Badioli actor

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Mirella Freni actor

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Adriana Martino actor

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Virgilio Carbonari actor

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Franco Ricciardi actor

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Giuseppe Morresi actor

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Carlo Forti actor

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Angelo Mercuriali actor

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Orchestra della Scala actor Herbert von Karajan actor