Hadrian (2020)
Rufus Wainwright's original opera finds Emperor Hadrian devastated after his lover Antinous drowns in the Nile River. While matters of state encroach on his grief, and advisors clamour for war against a radical new threat to the Empire, Hadrian slips out of time to re-encounter the vision and reality of Antinous—and learn the truth about what happened on the Nile.
Director: Peter Hinton
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: August 10, 2020
Cast
- Isaiah Bell - Antinous
- Thomas Hampson - Hadrian
- Karita Mattila - Plotina
- Roger Honeywell - Trajan
- David Leigh - Turbo
- Ambur Braid - Sabina
Screenplay
Music: Rufus Wainwright
Production: Canadian Opera Company
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, contemporary opera
More Films by Director: Peter Hinton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hadrian about?
- Rufus Wainwright's original opera finds Emperor Hadrian devastated after his lover Antinous drowns in the Nile River. While matters of state encroach on his grief, and advisors clamour for war against a radical new threat to the Empire, Hadrian slips out of time to re-encounter the vision and reality of Antinous—and learn the truth about what happened on the Nile.
- Who directed Hadrian?
- Hadrian was directed by Peter Hinton.
- Who stars in Hadrian?
- Hadrian stars Isaiah Bell, Thomas Hampson, Karita Mattila, Roger Honeywell, David Leigh, Ambur Braid.
- How long is Hadrian?
- Hadrian has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is Hadrian?
- Hadrian is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Hadrian produced?
- Hadrian was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Hadrian?
- The themes of Hadrian include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.