Overview

An impressive masked figure, Trompe‑la‑mort reveals his true character through his impalpable latent energy and a plot abounding in tragic twists of fate. An ambivalent character, both regal in bearing and warmly protective, cruel and yet loving, rapacious and indomitable even in the face of madness, this ’Machiavelli among miscreants’ destined to become chief of police, uses his conquests to advance relentlessly in the pursuit of his aims whilst keeping his hand closely hidden. Guy Cassiers, working for the first time with the Paris Opera, portrays a three-tiered society where some rise and others fall.

Cast

Laurent Naouri, Julie Fuchs, Cyrille Dubois, Marc Labonnette, Ildikó Komlósi, Philippe Talbot, Susanna Mälkki

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What is "Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort" about?

An impressive masked figure, Trompe‑la‑mort reveals his true character through his impalpable latent energy and a plot abounding in tragic twists of fate. An ambivalent character, both regal in bearing and warmly protective, cruel and yet loving, rapacious and indomitable even in the face of madness, this ’Machiavelli among miscreants’ destined to become chief of police, uses his conquests to advance relentlessly in the pursuit of his aims whilst keeping his hand closely hidden. Guy Cassiers, working for the first time with the Paris Opera, portrays a three-tiered society where some rise and others fall.

When was "Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort" released?

Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort was released in 2017.

Who stars in "Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort"?

The cast includes Laurent Naouri, Julie Fuchs, Cyrille Dubois, Marc Labonnette.