From the House of the Dead 16 years old

Set in a Siberian prison camp, Janacek's final opera centers on the experiences of recent arrival Alexandre Petrovitch Goriantchikov (Olaf Bar), a nobleman who finds relief from the harsh conditions in the friendship of the illiterate Alyeya (Eric Stoklossa). Recorded at the Grand Theatre de Provence, this stage production is directed by the well-respected Patrice Chereau and features famed conductor Pierre Boulez. Filmed at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 20 July 2007.

Credits

From the House of the Dead Cast

Name Character
Pierre Boulez He was 82, 90 years old when he died as Conductor
Peter Hoare
Heinz Zednik He was 67, now 84 years old

From the House of the Dead Crew

Name Department
Patrice Chéreau as Director. He was 62 (68) years old when He died Directing
Fyodor Dostoyevsky as Writer. He was 185 (59) years old when He died Writing
Leoš Janáček as Writer. He was 153 (74) years old when He died Writing
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From the House of the Dead (16 years)

  • Release day: Friday, July 20, 2007