Les Troyens 2012
François Roussillon's sweeping 2012 adaptation of Hector Berlioz's grand opera *Les Troyens* ('The Trojans') transforms the fall of Troy and the epic voyage of Énée into a mesmerizing visual and auditory odyssey.
Director: François Roussillon
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Troyens (2012) about?
Set against the ruins of Troy, *Les Troyens* follows Énée, a Trojan warrior tasked with founding a new dynasty. His journey leads him to Carthage, where he falls in love with Queen Didon—but his duty to destiny tests the strength of their bond. The opera weaves together war, passion, and tragedy in Berlioz's sweeping score.
Who directed Les Troyens?
François Roussillon directed *Les Troyens* (2012), delivering a visually and sonically rich adaptation of Berlioz's monumental opera.
Who stars in Les Troyens?
The film features Bryan Hymel as Énée, Eva-Maria Westbroek as Didon, and Anna Caterina Antonacci as the prophetess Cassandre, with Fabio Maria Capitanucci and Hanna Hipp rounding out the principal cast.
Is Les Troyens (2012) worth watching?
As a cinematic interpretation of Berlioz's largest and most ambitious work, *Les Troyens* (2012) is a triumph for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With its expansive runtime allowing for deep immersion in the score, the film offers a powerful exploration of love, war, and fate—though its length requires patience and appreciation for classical music.
How long is Les Troyens?
The runtime of *Les Troyens* (2012) is 275 minutes, or approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes.
About Les Troyens (2012) — A Grand Opera Odyssey of Love and Fate
François Roussillon's sweeping 2012 adaptation of Hector Berlioz's grand opera *Les Troyens* ('The Trojans') transforms the fall of Troy and the epic voyage of Énée into a mesmerizing visual and auditory odyssey. Following the city's destruction, the Trojan prince embarks on a quest to establish a new kingdom, encountering Queen Didon of Carthage along the way. Their passionate yet doomed romance unfolds against the backdrop of duty, destiny, and the inexorable weight of history. The film captures Berlioz's monumental score in all its glory—from thunderous choruses and martial anthems to the haunting soliloquies of prophetess Cassandre and the tender love duets between Énée and Didon.
Starring Bryan Hymel as the conflicted hero and Eva-Maria Westbroek as the tragic Carthaginian queen, this production showcases the full emotional and sonic breadth of Berlioz's magnum opus. With Anna Caterina Antonacci delivering a searing performance as Cassandre, the film immerses viewers in a world where love battles against fate, and the echoes of ancient glory resonate through every note and image. A monumental achievement in operatic cinema, *Les Troyens (2012)* is a feast for the senses and the soul.