Synopsis
Considered to be one of the first operas in history, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (1607) re-enacts the tragic Greek saga of Orpheus and Euridice. In an attempt to bring his dead bride, Euridice, back to life, Orpheus descends to the underworld. But he fails to fulfil one vital condition: Orpheus is not allowed to look back at Euridice when she follows him back to the living world. Since he cannot prevent himself from turning around, his bride is forced to return to the world of the dead. Orpheus loses himself in the violence of grief, suffering but also growing and finally coming to a new and deeper understanding of himself. Called ‘a fable in music’ by Monteverdi, L’Orfeo was one of the most frequently performed operas of its era and is a magical introduction to Monteverdi’s probing investigation of human nature, character and desire by means of music.
Movie Information
- Director
- John Eliot Gardiner
- Release Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Genre
- Music
- Language
- EN
- Status
- Released
Ready to watch Monteverdi: L'Orfeo?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Monteverdi: L'Orfeo FreeYou May Also Like
More Music Movies
More from John Eliot Gardiner
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monteverdi: L'Orfeo online for free?
You can watch Monteverdi: L'Orfeo (2022) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Monteverdi: L'Orfeo available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Monteverdi: L'Orfeo in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Monteverdi: L'Orfeo about?
Considered to be one of the first operas in history, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (1607) re-enacts the tragic Greek saga of Orpheus and Euridice. In an attempt to bring his dead bride, Euridice, back to life, Orpheus descends to the underworld. But he fails to fulfil one vital condition: Orpheus is not allowed to look back at Euridice when she follows him back to the living world. Since he cannot prevent himself from turning around, his bride is forced to return to the world of the dead. Orpheus loses himself in the violence of grief, suffering but also growing and finally coming to a new and deeper understanding of himself. Called ‘a fable in music’ by Monteverdi, L’Orfeo was one of the most frequently performed operas of its era and is a magical introduction to Monteverdi’s probing investigation of human nature, character and desire by means of music.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.