The Mute Girl of Portici

Overview

The world's only opera to trigger a revolution during its premiere is "The Mute Girl of Portici" by Daniel Francois Esprit Auber. The audience in Brussels, outraged over a girl's mistreatment, exited the theater, stormed the government buildings and called for a republic.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 11, 1998

Original language

German

Director

Alexander Kluge

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38628300