La Bohème

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.

• Release date
• January 16, 1965
• Runtime
• 105 min
• Genres
• Drama, Music
• Director
• Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Gianni Raimondi Rodolfo, ein Poet Rolando Panerai Marcello, ein Maler

G

Gianni Maffeo Schaunard, ein Musiker

I

Ivo Vinco Colline, ein Philosoph

C

Carlo Badioli Benoit, ein Hausherr Mirella Freni Mimi Adriana Martino Musetta

V

Virgilio Carbonari Alcindoro