Celles qui aimaient Richard Wagner (2011) Directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou
Biography / Comedy / Drama
Film Synopsis
Richard Wagner is probably the most important person in Judith's life,
even if he died over a hundred years ago. Without his music, it
is doubtful that she would be able to cope with the humdrum life in
which she feels she is forever trapped. Inspired by what she
discovers about Wagner, she imagines his colourful life through the
prism of her own dull existence...
Cast:Jean-François Balmer (Richard Wagner),
Stéphane Bern (Louis II de Bavière),
Roberto Alagna (Joseph Tichatschek),
Christine Aurel (La comtesse),
Anne-Christine Caro (Judith Gauthier),
Erick Deshors (Pfistermeister),
Henri Donnet (Paul Von Taxis),
Elisabeth Duda (Cosima von Bülow),
Simon Eine (Levi),
Saskatchewan Giorgini (Judith enfant),
Eleonore Hendricks (Mina Planer),
Xavier Lafitte (Laurent),
Nathalie Manfrino (Madame Stinberg),
Michèle Mercier (Brigitte),
Robin Renucci (Frantz Liszt),
Julie Roblet (Mathilde Wesondonck),
Christian Vadim (Hans von Bülow)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 80 min
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