Offenbach's Secret

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 10, 1996

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Cast

Pál Makrai,Laurence Dale,Graham Clark,Tamás Jordán

Director

István Szabó

Writer

Ottokar Runze

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0125443