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Dido and Aeneas
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Dido and Aeneas

1996-11-18 · 56 min · ★ 7.5

Music · Drama · Romance · History

Maria Ewing, as Dido, heads an outstanding cast of young British singers in a film adaptation of Henry Purcell’s much-loved tragic opera. With spectacular sets, this intense tale of heroism, passion, betrayal and ultimate tragedy is played out against a backdrop of fiery rituals, evil spells and pageantry.

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Directors
Peter Maniura
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Maria EwingMaria EwingDido
Karl DaymondAeneas
Sally BurgessSorceress
Patricia Rozario
Mary Plazas
James BowmanMercury (voice)
Rebecca EvansBelinda
François TestoryFrançois TestoryMercury

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