Simon Boccanegra (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, Simon Boccanegra is a music film directed by Peter Stein, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the lesser known works by Giuseppe Verdi, Simon Boccanegra is regarded by most opera lovers as one of his finest. The action takes place in the 14th century and deals with the political and personal rivalry between the corsair Simon Boccanegra, who has been elected Doge of Genoa with the help of the plebeian vote, and the local nobleman, Jacopo Fiesco. Arthaus presents a visually alert, musically sensitive and disturbingly coherent (Der Standard) production of the piece on DVD. The staging was directed by one of the giants of the European theatre, Peter Stein. His fondness for atmospherically dense spaces in which the characters can fully develop is particularly well brought out in his Vienna production, not least because he had at his disposal two remarkable singing actors for the principal male roles, Thomas Hampson and Ferruccio Furlanetto.
Who’s in it. Simon Boccanegra stars Thomas Hampson as Simon Boccanegra, Cristina Gallardo-Domas as Maria Boccanegra, Ferruccio Furlanetto as Jacopo Fiesco and Boaz Daniel as Paolo Albiani, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon Boccanegra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon Boccanegra tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon Boccanegra (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Simon Boccanegra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Simon Boccanegra?
- Simon Boccanegra stars Thomas Hampson, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Boaz Daniel and Dan Paul Dumitrescu.
- When was Simon Boccanegra released?
- Simon Boccanegra was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.