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Madama Butterfly

2024·Movie
2h 38min

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and deeply romantic

  • Pathos10
  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography7

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Aix-en-Provence 2024

After Tosca (2019), which marked Puccini’s entry into its repertoire, the Festival celebrates the centenary of the composer’s death this year by putting on his ‘Japanese tragedy’ Madame Butterfly: the cruel story of a vulnerable but strong and wilful heroine, driven by her blind perseverance to ritual suicide. By enveloping her with a bright lyricism and a supremely refined orchestration, Puccini reaches the heart of his artistic identity – reminding us of the real pleasure of tears. Conducting the orchestra of the Opéra de Lyon, Daniele Rustioni offers the finest of backdrops to Ermonela Jaho, whose rare combination of force and delicacy has made her a go-to choice in this wonderful yet harrowing role, in which she is making her prized debut in Aix.
OperaPucciniTragedyCultural ClashSuicideMelancholyEmotionalClassicalMusical

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Is Madama Butterfly worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madama Butterfly rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Madama Butterfly?

2 h 38 min

Madama Butterfly runs 2 h 38 min.

What language is Madama Butterfly in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian.