Król Roger (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Król Roger is a music film directed by Kasper Holten, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story concerns the enlightenment of the Christian King Roger II by a young shepherd who represents pagan ideals. Kasper Holten’s production (The Royal Opera’s first) of Król Roger (King Roger) brought the opera back to the London stage after an absence of almost 40 years. Karol Szymanowski’s masterpiece powerfully presents the dilemmas of culture versus nature and man versus beast, and movingly depicts King Roger’s inner struggles as he moves from an impossible life of repressed desires to the other extreme, giving in to his own demons. Meanwhile, Roger’s people, seduced by the promises of the mysterious Shepherd, are drawn towards totalitarianism and repression. Antonio Pappano conducts Szymanowksi’s opulent and beautiful score, with a cast including Mariusz Kwiecień as Roger (one of the greatest interpreters of the role today), Saimir Pirgu as the Shepherd, and Georgia Jarman in her Royal Opera debut as Roger’s loving queen Roxana.
Who’s in it. Król Roger stars Antonio Pappano, Mariusz Kwiecien, Georgia Jarman and Saimir Pirgu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Król Roger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Król Roger tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Król Roger (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Król Roger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Król Roger?
- Król Roger stars Antonio Pappano, Mariusz Kwiecien, Georgia Jarman, Saimir Pirgu and Kim Begley.