La Bohème
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
Wilhelm SemmelrothDirector
Franco ZeffirelliDirector
Henri MurgerNovel
Luigi IllicaWriter
Giuseppe GiacosaWriter
Top Billed Cast
Gianni Raimondi
Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai
Marcello, ein Maler
Mirella Freni
Mimi
Adriana Martino
Musetta
Herbert von Karajan
Self - Conductor
