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1. Carmen (II) (2022)
R | 116 min | Drama, Musical
Benjamin Millepied's complete reimagining of CARMEN tells a story through an experimental dreamscape featuring an original score and songs.
Director: Benjamin Millepied | Stars: Marina de Tavira, Marina Tamayo, Nico Cortez, Melissa Barrera
Votes: 1,168
2. The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Not Rated | 128 min | Fantasy, Music, Musical
A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger | Stars: Moira Shearer, Robert Rounseville, Ludmilla Tchérina, Ann Ayars
Votes: 3,962 | Gross: $0.09M
3. Porgy and Bess (1959)
Not Rated | 138 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A woman whose past is scorned by nearly everyone around her meets a man who'd love her regardlessly- if only everyone else would allow them to.
Directors: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey
Votes: 1,922
4. The Curse of Turandot (2021)
111 min | Action, Fantasy, Romance
It follows Princess Turandot who is cursed by a mysterious power emanating from three Mazovian bracelets that were given to her as birthday gifts and these bracelets turned the princess to become cruel and she loses her humanity.
Director: Xiaolong Zheng | Stars: Dylan Sprouse, Wen Jiang, Collin Chou, Xiaotong Guan
Votes: 284
5. The Magic Flute (1975)
G | 135 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
The story of the prince Tamino and his zestful sidekick Papageno, who are sent on a mission to save a beautiful princess from the clutches of evil.
Director: Ingmar Bergman | Stars: Ulrik Cold, Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hagegård
Votes: 5,281
6. Rabbit of Seville (1950)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bugs Bunny gives Elmer Fudd a close shave as they sing and act out Rossini's opera.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan
Votes: 5,668
7. Madame Butterfly (1995)
134 min | Drama, Music
The story of a young geisha who falls madly in love with an american captain that travels all around the world collecting hearts.
Director: Frédéric Mitterrand | Stars: Ying Huang, Richard Troxell, Ning Liang, Richard Cowan
Votes: 646
8. The Magic Flute (2006)
135 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
During World War I, in an unnamed country, a soldier named Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the supposedly evil Sarastro. But all is not as it seems.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Joseph Kaiser, Amy Carson, Ben Davis, Silvia Moi
Votes: 1,304
9. La Bohème (1926)
Passed | 95 min | Drama, Romance
A group of starving artists try to survive in 1830s Paris, including a seamstress and the would-be playwright she loves.
Director: King Vidor | Stars: Lillian Gish, John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, George Hassell
Votes: 1,689 | Gross: $1.01M
10. Carmen (1984)
PG | 152 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In 1820s Spain the soldier Don José falls in love with the fiery and charismatic factory worker Carmen. Conflicts and grievances multiply, however, as it becomes apparent their views on love and commitment are fundamentally incompatible.
Director: Francesco Rosi | Stars: Julia Migenes, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi, Faith Esham
Votes: 1,720
11. Don Giovanni (1979)
176 min | Drama, Music
Mozart's opera in lush sets: Don Giovanni, the infamous womanizer, kills Donna Anna's father. He is then chased by Donna Anna's fiancé, Don Ottavio, as well as Donna Elvira, one of his former conquests. But the real threat lies elsewhere.
Director: Joseph Losey | Stars: Ruggero Raimondi, John Macurdy, Edda Moser, Kiri Te Kanawa
Votes: 1,319
12. Bluebeard's Castle (1963 TV Movie)
63 min | Drama, Musical
Based on the Bela Bartok opera. Bluebeard woos his women and then swiftly disposes of them.
Director: Michael Powell | Stars: Norman Foster, Ana Raquel Satre
Votes: 193
13. Lowlands (1954)
99 min | Drama, Romance, Musical
Set in the early part of 20th century Europe, where a dancer becomes the romantic bone of contention between 2 men; a humble shepherd and an imperious marquis.
Director: Leni Riefenstahl | Stars: Bernhard Minetti, Leni Riefenstahl, Aribert Wäscher, Karl Skraup
Votes: 471
14. Parsifal (1982)
PG | 255 min | Drama, Music
Richard Wagner's last opera has remained controversial since its first performance for its unique, and, for some, unsavory blending of religious and erotic themes and imagery. Based on one ... See full summary »
Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg | Stars: Edith Clever, Martin Sperr, Robert Lloyd, Michael Kutter
Votes: 334
15. Carmen (I) (1983)
R | 102 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A group of flamenco dancers are rehearsing a very Spanish version of Bizet's dramatization of Prosper Merimee's novella Carmen. The choreographer Antonio falls in love with Carmen, the main... See full summary »
Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Antonio Gades, Laura del Sol, Paco de Lucía, Marisol
Votes: 3,583
16. Aida (1953)
Approved | 95 min | Musical
Aida, featuring the actress Sophia Loren, is a film adaptation of a theatre performance written by Verdi. The plot revolves around the character Radames who falls in love with what he ... See full summary »
Director: Clemente Fracassi | Stars: Renata Tebaldi, Ebe Stignani, Gino Bechi, Giuseppe Campora
Votes: 265
17. Hansel and Gretel (1954)
Approved | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
An "electronic puppet" version of the Humperdinck opera, adapted for children and using spoken dialogue as well as Humperdinck's music.
Director: John Paul | Stars: Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier, Delbert Anderson
Votes: 285
18. Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954)
80 min | Biography, Drama, History
Surreal musical about the time of the execution of Joan of Arc.
Director: Roberto Rossellini | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Tullio Carminati, Giacinto Prandelli, Augusto Romani
Votes: 394
19. Io, Don Giovanni (2009)
127 min | Drama, History, Music
A drama based on the life of 18th century Italian lyricist Lorenzo da Ponte, who collaborated with Mozart on his "Don Giovanni" opera.
Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Tobias Moretti, Eulàlia Ramon, Sergi Roca, Anna Saura Ramón
Votes: 628
20. Lady Macbeth von Mzensk (1992)
100 min | Drama, Music, Musical
Telling the story of a lonely woman in 19th-century Russia who falls in love with one of her husband's workers and is driven to murder.
Director: Petr Weigl | Stars: Markéta Hrubesová, Galina Vishnevskaya, Michal Dlouhý, Nicolai Gedda
Votes: 94
21. The Bohemian Dancer (1926)
65 min | Comedy
Director: Frederic Zelnik | Stars: Lya Mara, Harry Liedtke, William Dieterle, Heinrich Peer
22. Figaro qua, Figaro là (1950)
87 min | Action, Comedy
In the 18th century, Figaro the Sevillian barber is likely to be arrested because he operates his shop on Sundays, which is forbidden.
Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia | Stars: Totò, Isa Barzizza, Gianni Agus, Renato Rascel
Votes: 121
23. Madamigella di Maupin (1966)
95 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
Mlle de Maupin escapes from her uncle's castle, invaded by Hungarian troops, under the guise of a clergyman named Theodore. An army recruiter forces Theodore to enlist in the King's army, ... See full summary »
Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Catherine Spaak, Robert Hossein, Tomas Milian, Mikaela
Votes: 199
24. The Vampyr: A Soap Opera (1992 TV Movie)
125 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ripley the vampire, revived and flourishing after being entombed beneath the streets of London for two centuries, must murder three women at the command of his master, Satan, to ensure his ... See full summary »
Directors: Nigel Finch, Robert Chevara | Stars: Omar Ebrahim, Philip Salmon, Winston, China Gordon
Votes: 51
25. Karmen Gei (2001)
86 min | Musical, Romance, Drama
Like every Carmen, Karmen Geï is about the conflict between infinite desire for freedom and the laws, conventions, languages, the human limitations which constrain that desire.
Director: Joseph Gaï Ramaka | Stars: Djeïnaba Diop Gaï, Magaye Niang, Stephanie Biddle, Thierno Ndiaye Doss
Votes: 260
26. The Death of Klinghoffer (2003)
120 min | Drama, Music
An adaptation from the John Adams opera on the true life incident that took place in the mid 80s.
Director: Penny Woolcock | Stars: Sanford Sylvan, Christopher Maltman, Yvonne Howard, Tom Randle
Votes: 148
27. Harlock Saga (1999– )
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Captain Harlock and his friends must recover several stolen pieces of gold before they get turned into a very powerful ring.
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Toshihiko Seki, Tarô Ishida, Miyuki Ueda
Votes: 274
28. Orfeusz és Eurydiké (1985 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical
Director: István Gaál | Stars: Lajos Miller, Sándor Téri, Maddalena Bonifacio, Enikõ Eszenyi
Votes: 17
29. The Dumb Girl of Portici (1916)
112 min | Drama, History, Romance
Fenella, a poor Italian girl, falls in love with a Spanish nobleman, but their affair triggers a revolution and national catastrophe.
Directors: Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber | Stars: Anna Pavlova, Rupert Julian, Laura Oakley, William Wolbert
Votes: 266
30. Casanova Variations (2014)
118 min | Biography, Drama, Fantasy
Two stories about the greatest seducer of all time, Giacomo Casanova.
Director: Michael Sturminger | Stars: John Malkovich, Veronica Ferres, Florian Boesch, Miah Persson
Votes: 260
31. Nobody's Children (1951)
102 min | Drama, Romance
The tragic love story between marble-quarry owner Mario and Luisa, daughter of one of his employees.
Director: Raffaello Matarazzo | Stars: Yvonne Sanson, Amedeo Nazzari, Françoise Rosay, Folco Lulli
Votes: 418
32. Fatal Desire (1953)
80 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In Pietro Mascagni's tragic opera, a soldier returns home from war to reclaim his former fiancée, only to find that she's married someone else in his absence, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and murder.
Director: Carmine Gallone | Stars: May Britt, Ettore Manni, Kerima, Anthony Quinn
Votes: 96
33. Boris Godunov (1954)
110 min | Drama, Music
Action happens at the end of the 16th century, on the eve of "time of troubles". The main character of this historical tragedy - the Russian tsar Boris Godunov who has ascended to a throne ... See full summary »
Director: Vera Stroyeva | Stars: Aleksandr Pirogov, Nikandr Khanayev, Georgi Nelepp, Maksim Mikhaylov
Votes: 90
34. Three Brothers (2014)
90 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Three brothers (Vojtech Dyk, Tomás Klus and Zdenek Piskula) leave their home to see the world. During their journey, young men as by miracle enter into famous fairy tales (Little Riding ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Sverák | Stars: Katerina Kosová, Tomás Klus, Sabina Rojková, Vojtech Dyk
Votes: 503
35. Rigoletto (2003 TV Movie)
100 min | Music, Drama
1960's. Rigoletto the Jester is overprotecting his daughter Gilda. He wants revenge when he finds out she's in love with the womanizer Duca.
Director: Corina Van Eijk | Stars: Peter Michailov, Karen Wierzba, Jasmin Besig, Charles Alvez da Cruz
Votes: 23
36. Papageno (1935)
11 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy
Film shows the story of Papageno (the one from Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute"), who wants a mate, yet has difficulties getting one.
Director: Lotte Reiniger
Votes: 478
37. Bánk bán (2002)
118 min | Drama, Music
Bánk Bán, the viceroy is loyal to the ruling regime, but when he is told Otto, the brother of Endre the Second seduced his wife, he decides to join the revolution.
Director: Csaba Káel | Stars: Éva Marton, Andrea Rost, Attila Kiss B., Kolos Kováts
Votes: 171
38. Carmen (II) (1915)
60 min | Drama
A Spanish soldier falls under the spell of a fiery gypsy girl named Carmen. His obsession with her leads to his ruin.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: Theda Bara, Einar Linden, Carl Harbaugh, James A. Marcus
Votes: 47
39. Keto and Kote (1948)
89 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Using a marriage broker,a Prince in dire financial straits plans to marry the wealthy daughter of a merchant, The girl is in love with the nephew of the prince. Forced by her father into ... See full summary »
Directors: Vakhtang Tabliashvili, Shalva Gedevanishvili | Stars: Medea Japaridze, Batu Kraveishvili, Tamari Chavchavadze, Meri Davitashvili
Votes: 217
40. La favorita (1952)
78 min | Drama
While not completly stage-bound, this film of Donizetti's opera doesn't stray far from such an impression. The story of a tragic love affair involving commoners and royality in 1340 Spain ... See full summary »
Director: Cesare Barlacchi | Stars: Sophia Loren, Franca Tamantini, Paolo Silveri, Gino Sinimberghi
Votes: 81
41. Faust and Marguerite (1904)
4 min | Short, Fantasy
Old and burdened Faust sells his soul to the Devil for the exchange of youth and pleasures. He seduces Marguerite and is finally condemned to hell.
Director: Georges Méliès | Stars: Jeanne Calvière, Georges Méliès
Votes: 272
42. Aida (I)
Drama, Musical, Romance | Announced
A Nubian princess is captured by an Egyptian captain, Radames. He soon falls in love with her and saves her from a life of hard labor and instead gives her as a handmaiden to the Egyptian princess Amneris, his future bride.
43. Juan (2010)
105 min | Drama, Music, Romance
The successful artist and playboy Juan is a notorious seducer of women, through his ability to be just what a woman dreams of: Charming, charismatic, strong, sensitive, sexual. Driven by a ... See full summary »
Director: Kasper Holten | Stars: Christopher Maltman, Mikhail Petrenko, Elizabeth Futral, Maria Bengtsson
Votes: 245
44. Love of a Clown - Pagliacci (1948)
67 min | Drama, Music, Musical
Recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio.
Director: Mario Costa | Stars: Tito Gobbi, Gina Lollobrigida, Onelia Fineschi, Afro Poli
Votes: 97
45. Rusalka (1977)
119 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical
Director: Petr Weigl | Stars: Magda Vásáryová, Milan Knazko, Premysl Kocí, Jaroslava Adamová
Votes: 65
46. May Night (1952)
61 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Surreal Soviet fantasy movie based on a short story by Nikolai Gogol.
Director: Aleksandr Rou | Stars: Nikolai Dosenko, Tatyana Konyukhova, Liliya Yudina, Aleksandr Khvylya
Votes: 171
47. The Knight of the Rose (1925)
105 min | Comedy
While her husband illustrated himself in the war, the Maréchale de Werdenberg took comfort in the arms of the young Octavian and tried to arrange the affairs of his cousin, the Baron Ochs, by introducing him to a young girl.
Director: Robert Wiene | Stars: Michael Bohnen, Huguette Duflos, Paul Hartmann, Jaque Catelain
Votes: 138
48. Cavalleria rusticana (1968 TV Movie)
76 min | Drama, Music
Turiddu returned from military service to find out that his fiancée Lola had married the carter Alfio while he was away.In revenge,Turiddu seduced Santuzza, a young woman in the village.
Director: Åke Falck | Stars: Fiorenza Cossotto, Gianfranco Cecchele, Adriana Martino, Gian Giacomo Guelfi
Votes: 46
49. Der fliegende Holländer (1964)
101 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A woman escapes her everyday life by entering a fantasy world.
Director: Joachim Herz | Stars: Anna Prucnal, Gerda Hannemann, Fred Düren, Rainer Lüdecke
Votes: 30
50. La Gioconda (1986 TV Movie)
168 min | Drama, Music
Director: Hugo Käch | Stars: Éva Marton, Ludmila Semtschuk, Margarita Lilova, Kurt Rydl
Votes: 27