Rossini: Armida (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Rossini: Armida is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. It is a rare opera indeed that calls for one soprano diva and no fewer than six tenors. Mary Zimmerman’s fanciful production of Rossini’s drama, designed by Richard Hudson and with choreography by Graciela Daniele, provides the perfect setting for superstar Renée Fleming’s captivating performance of the title role. A beautiful but evil sorceress in the times of the Crusades, Armida sets out to regain the love of the Frankish knight Rinaldo (Lawrence Brownlee) by putting her magical spells on him. She at first succeeds to draw him into her web of sorcery, but ultimately divine intervention—and his fellow soldiers—free Rinaldo from his enchantment—much to the vengeful fury of Armida and her demons.
Who’s in it. Rossini: Armida stars Renée Fleming as Armida, Lawrence Brownlee as Rinaldo, John Osborn as Goffredo and Barry Banks as Gernando / Carlo, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rossini: Armida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rossini: Armida tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rossini: Armida (2010)?
- In US, Rossini: Armida is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Rossini: Armida?
- Rossini: Armida stars Renée Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, John Osborn, Barry Banks and Kobie van Rensburg.
- When was Rossini: Armida released?
- Rossini: Armida was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.