Oedipus Rex (1993)

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Bryn Terfel, Jessye Norman, Min Tanaka, Philip Langridge, Seiji Ozawa

Produced, directed and designed by Julie Taymor, this film rendition of Stravinsky's opera-oratorio stars Jessye Norman, Bryn Terfel and Philip Langridge. Visually gripping and filled with corruption,... read more

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Unrated, 57 min.

Directed by: Julie Taymor

Release Date: January 1, 1993

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DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005

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September 12, 2007

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This is the most beautiful opera I have ever seen. The costumes are brilliant, the music is superb, and the direction of the entire opera is perfection.

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