What is La Bohème?
La Bohème is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 16, 1965
- Studios
- Unitel, Deutsche Grammophon
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Updated
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La Bohème is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama, Music. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A cinematic capture of Puccini’s classic opera dazzles with visual grandeur.”
- Filmed on location at Milan’s iconic Teatro alla Scala
- Features a career‑making performance by Mirella Freni
- Conducted by legendary Herbert von Karajan
- Runtime of 1h 45m may feel lengthy for casual viewers
- Operatic style may not suit all tastes
Watch it if you appreciate grand opera productions and visual splendor.
Suitable for audiences comfortable with operatic singing and period staging.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a film or a recording of a live performance?
It is a filmed production of Puccini’s opera captured at Teatro alla Scala, directed for the cameras.
Who conducts the music?
The score is conducted by Herbert von Karajan.
Who stars as the lead soprano?
Mirella Freni appears in a breakout role.
What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released on October 20, 1965 in the US.