Handel: Jephtha
Jan 13, 2018 · 2h 40m
Director
Claus GuthOverview
When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
Cast of Handel: Jephtha
Crew of Handel: Jephtha
About Handel: Jephtha
What is Handel: Jephtha about?
When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way…
When was Handel: Jephtha released?
Handel: Jephtha was released on January 13, 2018.
How long is Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
Who directed Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha was directed by Claus Guth.
Who is in the cast of Handel: Jephtha?
The cast of Handel: Jephtha includes Ian Bostridge (Jephtha), Marie-Nicole Lemieux (Storgé), Philippe Sly (Zebul), Valer Barna-Sabadus (Angel) and William Christie.