L'Orfeo (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1978, L'Orfeo is a music film directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Live performance, part of Monteverdi cycle staged by Oper Zürich with Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Zürich Opera House Monteverdi Ensemble. Staged and directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. Filmed 28 March – 20 April 1978 in Vienna, sound recorded 1 – 25 December 1977 in Zürich.
Who’s in it. L'Orfeo stars Philippe Huttenlocher as Orfeo, Dietlinde Turban as Euridice, Rachel Yakar as Euridice (singing voice) and Trudeliese Schmidt as La Musica / Speranza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, L'Orfeo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Orfeo page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Orfeo tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Orfeo (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Orfeo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Orfeo worth watching?
- L'Orfeo holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Orfeo?
- L'Orfeo stars Philippe Huttenlocher, Dietlinde Turban, Rachel Yakar, Trudeliese Schmidt and Roland Hermann.
- When was L'Orfeo released?
- L'Orfeo was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.