La Bohème (2009): Cast

Part of a series of opera shorts by various directors, Werner Herzog pairs Puccini’s aria O Soave Fanciulla (“Oh, you vision of beauty”) with stark African footage. Made for Sky Arts’ ENO sponsorship, the film uses ENO Orchestra recordings conducted by Edward Gardner and features singers Peter Auty, Geraint Dodd, Mary Plazas and Mark Stone.

• Director Werner Herzog

• PA Peter Auty
• MP Mary Plazas

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