Storyline

Mythology goes to church in New Zealand Opera's unique, site-specific staging of Handel's baroque masterpiece. This sensual story explores a love triangle between Jupiter, King of the Gods, his wife, the goddess Juno, and his lover, the mortal but overly ambitious princess Semele. This engrossing film of an in-the-round live performance showcases Handel's exquisitely lyrical music and presents a powerful story of ambition that is as relevant today as it was when written nearly three centuries ago.

Key Information

Director Rebecca Tansley
Studio Greenstone TV
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Emma Pearson

Semele

Amitai Pati

Jupiter/Apollo

Sarah Castle

Juno/Ino

Paul Whelan

Cadmus/Somnus

Stephen Diaz

Athamas

Chelsea Dolman

Iris

Sashe Angelovski

Priest

Frequently Asked Questions

Semele was released on October 28, 2021.

The runtime of Semele is 2h 27m.

Semele is a Music, Drama movie.

Semele is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Semele was directed by Rebecca Tansley.

The main cast of Semele includes Emma Pearson, Amitai Pati, Sarah Castle.

Semele is originally in English.