Offenbach's Secret

Offenbach's Secret — Plot

Academy Award winner Istvan Szabo brings to the screen Offenbach's operettas set against the backdrop of power and intrigue in 19th century Paris. Offenbach's Secret follows the staging of Croquefer and Les deux Aveugles at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens founded by Offenbach in 1855. Limited by French law to one act with no more than three singers, Offenbach's early operettas were filled with biting social commentary and poked fun at the moral ambiguity of France's Second Empire under Napoleon III. In addition to Offenbach's vivacious music, the film features lush costumes, period details, and striking set designs.

• Release date
• April 10, 1996
• Runtime
• 97 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• István Szabó

Offenbach's Secret — Cast

Laurence Dale Patachon

G

Graham Clark Girafier Tamás Jordán Jacques Offenbach Pál Makrai Croquefer