Benvenuto Cellini (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Benvenuto Cellini is a music film, running about 180 minutes. “GRAMOPHONE CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS 2019 SHORTLIST - OPERA” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With his affinity for the 16th-century sculptor Benvenuto Cellini's advocacy of artistic and personal freedom, Hector Berlioz went straight for the grand gesture with his first completed opera. Returning to it years after initial production debacles, Berlioz stated that he would 'never again find such verve and Cellinian impetuosity, nor such a variety of ideas.' The plot revolves around Cellini's wooing of Teresa, a match frustrated at every opportunity by his rival, the cowardly Fieramosca. Benvenuto Cellini is a pithy work combining romance, excitement, violence, comedy and spectacle; the perfect stage for Terry Gilliam's stylishly colorful and larger than life directing.
Who’s in it. Benvenuto Cellini stars John Osborn as Benvenuto Cellini, Michèle Losier as Ascanio, Maurizio Muraro as Giacomo Balducci and Orlin Anastassov as Le Pape Clément VII, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benvenuto Cellini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benvenuto Cellini tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benvenuto Cellini (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Benvenuto Cellini change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Benvenuto Cellini?
- Benvenuto Cellini stars John Osborn, Michèle Losier, Maurizio Muraro, Orlin Anastassov and Laurent Naouri.
- When was Benvenuto Cellini released?
- Benvenuto Cellini was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.