Zeffirelli, Franco
Overview
| Works: | 983 works in 3,630 publications in 9 languages and 34,138 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Operas Romance films Biographies Comedy films Television adaptations Biographical films Television mini-series Autobiographies |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Set designer , Designer, Author, Librettist, Narrator, Adapter, Production personnel, fmd, Scenarist, Restager , Performer, Commentator, Other, Costume designer, Interviewee, Collector, Conductor, Film editor, Editor, sgd, Contributor, Author of introduction, Actor, dir, 904, Artist, tcd, tld, prs, ard, Collaborator, wpr, Illustrator |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
Franco Zeffirelli
- Zeffirelli : the autobiography of Franco Zeffirelli by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Welles, Kurosawa, Kozintsev, Zeffirelli by Mark Thornton Burnett( Book )
- Franco Zeffirelli's production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by Alan Denson( Book )
- Joan Sutherland : the reluctant prima donna by Steve Cole( Visual )
- Autobiografia by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Romeo e giulietta e altri drammi shakespeariani : musica, cinema e letteratura dalle origini a Franco Zeffirelli a Nino Rota by Stefano Toffolo( Book )
- Zeffirelli Filistrucchi : memorie di un sodalizio artistico( Book )
- Zeffirelli of the opera : master class( Visual )
- Zeffirelli : l'arte dello spettacolo : opere di pittura scenografica : Fondazione Nicola Trussardi, Milano, Palazzo Marino alla Scala, 2 febbraio-25 marzo 2001 by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Zeffirelli : opere di pittura scenografica : l'arte dello spettacolo : Firenze, Palazzo Vecchio, Sala d'Arme, 16 giugno-6 settembre 2000( Book )
- Zeffirelli : scenografie : Roma, Palazzo Ruspoli, 1 marzo-23 aprile 1993 by Caterina D'Amico De Carvalho( Book )
- Zeffirelli : l'arte dello spettacolo by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Callas in her own words by Maria Callas( Recording )
- Zeffirelli at The Met : one thousand five hundred and forty-nine performances (so far)( Book )
- Ideologies in play : schemes of order, family and young love in three adaptations and two derivations of Romeo and Juliet (1961-1996) by Kirk L Hendershott-Kraetzer( )
- Rapito dalla bellezza : un commento spirituale del film Fratello Sole Sorella Luna di Franco Zeffirelli by Giancarlo Musicò( Book )
- Museo Zeffirelli by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Allegedly : the biography of Franco Zeffirelli by Anna Kythreotis( Book )
- Franco Zeffirelli : the autobiography by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- Style and signification in Shakespeare film : a study of the narrative realism of Franco Zeffirelli and the symbolism of Peter Brook by Kathy Biesinger( )
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Most widely held works by
Franco Zeffirelli
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
180 editions published between 1968 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 3,828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teenagers fall in love, but are opposed by their families
180 editions published between 1968 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 3,828 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teenagers fall in love, but are opposed by their families
Hamlet by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
157 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds
157 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds
The taming of the shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
112 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Petruchio is a poverty-stricken gentleman from Verona who journeys to Padua in search of a wealthy wife. There he meets Katharina, a self-willed shrew who leads Petruchio on a merry chase before he successfully circumvents her attempts to avoid marriage. After the honeymoon, Kate helps Petruchio win a wager that he has the most obedient wife. In reality, Kate has found a more effective way to dominate her mate
112 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Petruchio is a poverty-stricken gentleman from Verona who journeys to Padua in search of a wealthy wife. There he meets Katharina, a self-willed shrew who leads Petruchio on a merry chase before he successfully circumvents her attempts to avoid marriage. After the honeymoon, Kate helps Petruchio win a wager that he has the most obedient wife. In reality, Kate has found a more effective way to dominate her mate
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
147 editions published between 1976 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 1,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maintaining the perfect balance between religious fervor and realism, this film depicts the life of Christ from His birth through His resurrection. It is acclaimed exceptional for its thorough Biblical and historical research written in consultation with leading Anglican, Catholic and Jewish religious authorities
147 editions published between 1976 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 1,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maintaining the perfect balance between religious fervor and realism, this film depicts the life of Christ from His birth through His resurrection. It is acclaimed exceptional for its thorough Biblical and historical research written in consultation with leading Anglican, Catholic and Jewish religious authorities
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
93 editions published between 1982 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli's breakthrough version of Verdi's opera is an exquisitely designed, lavish production made expressly for this film. Placido Domingo makes his cinematic debut in this glorious production which also stars Teresa Stratas
93 editions published between 1982 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli's breakthrough version of Verdi's opera is an exquisitely designed, lavish production made expressly for this film. Placido Domingo makes his cinematic debut in this glorious production which also stars Teresa Stratas
Jane Eyre by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
86 editions published between 1995 and 2021 in 6 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The harshly treated orphan girl, Jane Eyre, becomes a governess in an mysterious Yorkshire mansion and falls in love with the master of the house
86 editions published between 1995 and 2021 in 6 languages and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The harshly treated orphan girl, Jane Eyre, becomes a governess in an mysterious Yorkshire mansion and falls in love with the master of the house
Brother sun, sister moon by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story focuses on the early years of St. Francis of Assisi
66 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story focuses on the early years of St. Francis of Assisi
Tea with Mussolini(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite visit to Italy in 1935, and their initial response to the rise of fascism is to arrange a polite meeting with Mussolini to make sure he and his soldiers mean well
50 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite visit to Italy in 1935, and their initial response to the rise of fascism is to arrange a polite meeting with Mussolini to make sure he and his soldiers mean well
Jesus of Nazareth by
William Barclay(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1959 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1959 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
57 editions published between 1967 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A four-act opera set in 19th-century Paris about a poor poet and his love for a beautiful girl who dies of tuberculosis
57 editions published between 1967 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A four-act opera set in 19th-century Paris about a poor poet and his love for a beautiful girl who dies of tuberculosis
Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in mythical Peking, Princess Turandot declares she will marry any man of royal blood who can solve three riddles she sets him. Failure to solve the riddles will result in execution. Prince Calaf, in spite of many entreaties not to do so, wishes to seek the hand of Turandot. Calaf solves the riddles, but gives Turandot another chance to be rid of him. Ultimately, Turandot discovers that love is the answer she needs
23 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in mythical Peking, Princess Turandot declares she will marry any man of royal blood who can solve three riddles she sets him. Failure to solve the riddles will result in execution. Prince Calaf, in spite of many entreaties not to do so, wishes to seek the hand of Turandot. Calaf solves the riddles, but gives Turandot another chance to be rid of him. Ultimately, Turandot discovers that love is the answer she needs
Otello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 667 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's famous opera is brought to vivid life in this magnificent production. The immortal tale of the noble Moor and his beautiful young wife, and of his lieutenant, whose jealousy and lust for power lead him to commit the ultimate treason. Otello is a figure larger than life, driven by his own jealousy to murder the woman he adores. Placido Domingo as Otello is at his peak in this role
59 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 667 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's famous opera is brought to vivid life in this magnificent production. The immortal tale of the noble Moor and his beautiful young wife, and of his lieutenant, whose jealousy and lust for power lead him to commit the ultimate treason. Otello is a figure larger than life, driven by his own jealousy to murder the woman he adores. Placido Domingo as Otello is at his peak in this role
Tosca by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 644 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli both stage-directed and designed the sets for this 1985 Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's romantic opera Tosca. The story revolves around the singer Floria Tosca (Hildegard Behrens), who is jealous of her lover, painter Mario Cavaradossi (Placido Domingo). The corrupt police chief Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil) is after the escaped political prisoner Cesare Angelotti (James Courtney), who is friends with Mario. The treacherous Scarpia arrests Mario, Angelotti kills himself, and Tosca gets homicidal. Several murders and betrayals later, the conclusion involves Mario and Tosca before a firing squad in the dramatic final act. Conducted by Guiseppe Sinopoli
49 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 644 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli both stage-directed and designed the sets for this 1985 Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's romantic opera Tosca. The story revolves around the singer Floria Tosca (Hildegard Behrens), who is jealous of her lover, painter Mario Cavaradossi (Placido Domingo). The corrupt police chief Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil) is after the escaped political prisoner Cesare Angelotti (James Courtney), who is friends with Mario. The treacherous Scarpia arrests Mario, Angelotti kills himself, and Tosca gets homicidal. Several murders and betrayals later, the conclusion involves Mario and Tosca before a firing squad in the dramatic final act. Conducted by Guiseppe Sinopoli
Antony and Cleopatra by
Samuel Barber(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast captures the gala performance that opened the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's last opera. Based on Shakespeare's play, adapted as a libretto by director Franco Zeffirelli, it stars the great Leontyne Price as the legendary Queen of Egypt, opposite Justino Díaz as her lover, the Roman general Antony, and Jess Thomas as Caesar, who defeats him. Rosalind Elias is Cleopatra's servant, Charmian, and Ezio Flagello sings Enobarbus, Antony's lieutenant. Thomas Schippers conducts the Met's vast musical forces
12 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast captures the gala performance that opened the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's last opera. Based on Shakespeare's play, adapted as a libretto by director Franco Zeffirelli, it stars the great Leontyne Price as the legendary Queen of Egypt, opposite Justino Díaz as her lover, the Roman general Antony, and Jess Thomas as Caesar, who defeats him. Rosalind Elias is Cleopatra's servant, Charmian, and Ezio Flagello sings Enobarbus, Antony's lieutenant. Thomas Schippers conducts the Met's vast musical forces
Romeo & Juliet by
Franco Brusati(
)
3 editions published between 1967 and 2015 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fortune's Fool Here is William Shakespeare's brilliant play the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, set in Verona during a feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo, a Montague, falls desperately in love with Juliet, a Capulet, and the two secretly marry. Lyrical and poignant, this immortal play of star-crossed lovers will stay with you long after the play ends. 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet
3 editions published between 1967 and 2015 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fortune's Fool Here is William Shakespeare's brilliant play the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, set in Verona during a feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo, a Montague, falls desperately in love with Juliet, a Capulet, and the two secretly marry. Lyrical and poignant, this immortal play of star-crossed lovers will stay with you long after the play ends. 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet
Tea with Mussolini by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1998 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Director Franco Zeffirelli presents a semi-autobiographical story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite stay in Italy in 1935. Luca is a boy living in Florence whose mother has run off and whose father has little time for him. Fortunately, he's a welcome guest of Mary, an English woman visiting Italy to soak up European culture. Mary and her friends enjoy life in Italy, and their initial response to the rise of fascism is to arrange a polite meeting with Mussolini to make sure he and his soldiers mean well
35 editions published between 1998 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Director Franco Zeffirelli presents a semi-autobiographical story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite stay in Italy in 1935. Luca is a boy living in Florence whose mother has run off and whose father has little time for him. Fortunately, he's a welcome guest of Mary, an English woman visiting Italy to soak up European culture. Mary and her friends enjoy life in Italy, and their initial response to the rise of fascism is to arrange a polite meeting with Mussolini to make sure he and his soldiers mean well
La Boheme by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1982 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of poor artists in Paris. Rodolfo falls in love with Mimi who is ill and dies. Giacomo Puccini's fourth and best loved opera
36 editions published between 1982 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of poor artists in Paris. Rodolfo falls in love with Mimi who is ill and dies. Giacomo Puccini's fourth and best loved opera
Callas forever : music from the original film soundtrack by
Alessio Vlad(
)
5 editions published in 2002 in Italian and English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2002 in Italian and English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The girl on the balcony : Olivia Hussey finds life after Romeo & Juliet by
Olivia Hussey(
Book
)
5 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 1968, Olivia Hussey became one of the most famous faces in the world, immortalized as the definitive Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet. Now the iconic girl on the balcony shares the ups and downs of her truly remarkable life and career ... In this candid memoir, Olivia Hussey tells her story: from being an "It Girl" in swinging 60s London and her enduring friendship with Romeo & Juliet co-star Leonard Whiting, through three tumultuous marriages, motherhood, stage-four breast cancer, debilitating agoraphobia, bankruptcy, and ultimately, a journey of self-discovery in India that led her on a path to fulfillment"--Jacket
5 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In 1968, Olivia Hussey became one of the most famous faces in the world, immortalized as the definitive Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet. Now the iconic girl on the balcony shares the ups and downs of her truly remarkable life and career ... In this candid memoir, Olivia Hussey tells her story: from being an "It Girl" in swinging 60s London and her enduring friendship with Romeo & Juliet co-star Leonard Whiting, through three tumultuous marriages, motherhood, stage-four breast cancer, debilitating agoraphobia, bankruptcy, and ultimately, a journey of self-discovery in India that led her on a path to fulfillment"--Jacket
Callas forever by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 2002 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautifully recreates the magic, passion and artistry of the opera diva Maria Callas, known as "the voice of the century". Gives a loving tribute to what could have possibly happened at the end of Callas's life, whose death came at the age of 53. Callas was a temperamental diva. She captured all the fiery intensity of legend on and off the stage. Her tempestuous relationship with her former manager is what finally persuades her to re-launch her career, despite her fading powers
60 editions published between 2002 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautifully recreates the magic, passion and artistry of the opera diva Maria Callas, known as "the voice of the century". Gives a loving tribute to what could have possibly happened at the end of Callas's life, whose death came at the age of 53. Callas was a temperamental diva. She captured all the fiery intensity of legend on and off the stage. Her tempestuous relationship with her former manager is what finally persuades her to re-launch her career, despite her fading powers
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Author of dialog Lyricist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Honoree Author
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Other Singer Performer Vocalist Conductor Actor
- Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.) Producer Performer
- Cecchi d'Amico, Suso Interviewee Scenarist Conceptor Collaborator Author of screenplay Author
- O'Shea, Milo 1926-2013 Other Performer Actor
- Havelock-Allan, Anthony Producer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Holm, Ian 1931-2020 Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Bates, Alan 1934-2003 Other Performer Actor
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Actresses Antonius, Marcus, Bible.--New Testament Bohemianism Brontë, Charlotte, Callas, Maria, China Christian biography Christian saints Cleopatra,--Queen of Egypt, Denmark England English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan Eyre, Jane--(Fictitious character) Families Fascism Francis,--of Assisi, Saint, Governesses Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Hussey, Olivia Italy Italy--Florence Italy--Padua Italy--Verona Jesus Christ Juliet--(Fictitious character) Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Middle East--Palestine Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture music Motion picture producers and directors Opera Operas Operas--Excerpts Princes Princesses Romeo--(Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Shakespeare, William, Terminally ill United States Vendetta Wagers Young women Zeffirelli, Franco
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Alternative Names
Corsi , Franco
Corsi, Franco 1923-2019
Corsi, Franco Zeffirelli, 1923-2019
Corsi, Gian Fanco
Corsi Gian Franco
Corsi, Gian Franco, 1923-
Corsi, Gian Franco, 1923-2019
Corsi Gianfranco
Corsi, Gianfranco 1923-2019
Corsi Zeffirelli, Franco, 1923-2019
Corsi Zeffirelli, Gian Franco, 1923-2019
Corsi Zeffirelli, Gianfranco 1923-2019
Dzefirelli, Franko, 1923-2019
Franco Zeffirelli
Franco Zeffirelli director de escena y de cine italiano
Franco Zeffirelli Italiaans filmregisseur
Franco Zeffirelli Italiaanse regisseur en vervaardiger
Franco Zeffirelli italialainen ohjaaja ja poliitikko
Franco Zeffirelli Italian director and producer of films and television (1923-2019)
Franco Zeffirelli italienischer Regisseur
Franco Zeffirelli italiensk regissör
Franco Zeffirelli Italiensk regissør, produsent og skuespiller
Franco Zeffirelli italský herec a režisér
Franco Zeffirelli İtalyan sinema/televizyon yönetmeni ve yapımcısı (1923-2019)
Franco Zeffirelli olasz film- és televíziós rendező, producer
Franco Zeffirelli Olóṣèlú Ọmọ Orílẹ̀-èdè Italy
Franco Zeffirelli réalisateur, scénariste et producteur italien
Franco Zeffirelli regista, sceneggiatore, scenografo e politico italiano
Franco Zeffirelli włoski reżyser filmowy, scenarzysta
Francus Zeffirelli moderator
Franko Dzefirelli
Franko Zeffirelli
Zeffirelli, Franco Corsi, 1923-2019
Zeffirelli, Gian Franco, 1923-2019
Zeffirelli, Gianfranco, 1923-2019
Zeffirelli, Gianfranco Corsi
Zeffirelli, Gianfranco Corsi 1923-2019
Φράνκο Τζεφιρέλι Ιταλός ντεκορατέρ και σκηνοθέτης
Дзефирелли, Франко, 1923-2019
Дзеффирелли, Франко, 1923-2019
Франка Дзэфірэлі
Франко Дзефирели италиански режисьор
Франко Дзеффирелли
Франко Дзефіреллі
Ֆրանկո Զեֆիրելի
פרנקו זפירלי
فرانكو زافاريلى
فرانكو زافاريلي مخرج سينمائي ومنتج أفلام وبرامج تلفزيونية إيطالي
فرانکو زفیرلی کارگردان و تهیهکننده ایتالیایی
ფრანკო ძეფირელი
제피렐리, 프란코 1923-2019
제피렐리, 프랑코 1923-2019
체피렐리, 프랑코 1923-2019
프랑코 제피렐리
ゼッフィレッリ
ゼッフィレッリ, フランコ
フランコ・ゼフィレッリ イタリアの映画監督
法蘭高·齊費里尼
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