---
title: "Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/marco-polo-an-opera-within-an-opera-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 271080
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/marco-polo-an-opera-within-an-opera-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is a musical film released in the year 2008 with a running time of one hour and forty-four minutes. The production portrays the Venetian explorer's travels to the Far East as a journey of both inner and physical discovery. This voyage depicts spiritual experiences alongside a geographical expedition. 

The artistic presentation features mythical staging by Pierre Audi and fabulous set design by Jean Kalman. These elements complement the musical direction of the composer, Tan Dun. Together, the staging, design, and musical direction forge versatile soloists, the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, and Cappella Amsterdam into a stunning symbiosis of elements across time and space. The production serves as a true testimony to cultures intertwined in globalization. The film is categorized under the music genre and has a release date associated with January 1, 2008 in the United States.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Misjel Vermerien

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charles Workman** as *Polo*
- **Sarah Castle** as *Marco*
- **Stephen Richardson** as *Kublai Khan*
- **Nancy Allen Lundy** as *Water*
- **Zhang Jun** as *Shadow 1 / Rustichello / Li Po*
- **Tania Kress** as *Shadow 2 / Sheherazada / Mahler / Queen*
- **Stephen Bryant** as *Shadow 3 / Dante / Shakespeare*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) online?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is currently available to watch or stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) worth watching?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) and when was it released?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera)?
Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) was directed by Misjel Vermerien.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/271080)
- [Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/271080-marco-polo-opera/cast)
- [Marco Polo (An Opera Within an Opera) (2008) - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/marco-polo-an-opera-within-an-opera/zKBIY6XYpZHemksDrKYDd2/credits/)

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