Zeffirelli, Franco
Overview
| Works: | 886 works in 3,233 publications in 9 languages and 33,631 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Romance films Biography Television adaptations Comedy films Operas Television mini-series Religious television programs Filmed performances |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Set designer , Designer, Author, Librettist, Adapter, fmd, Production personnel, Narrator, Restager , Scenarist, Performer, Commentator, Costume designer, Other, Interviewee, Collector, Conductor, Film editor, Editor, dir, Contributor, Conceptor, Author of introduction, Artist, Actor, sgd, tcd, Creator, Illustrator, ard |
| 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 )
- Joan Sutherland : the reluctant prima donna( Visual )
- Franco Zeffirelli's production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by Alan Denson( Book )
- 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 of the opera : master class( Visual )
- Zeffirelli Filistrucchi : memorie di un sodalizio artistico( Book )
- Zeffirelli : opere di pittura scenografica : l'arte dello spettacolo : Firenze, Palazzo Vecchio, Sala d'Arme, 16 giugno-6 settembre 2000( Book )
- 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 : 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 )
- Rapito dalla bellezza : un commento spirituale del film Fratello Sole Sorella Luna di Franco Zeffirelli by Giancarlo Musicò( Book )
- 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( )
- Zeffirelli : [scenography]( Book )
- Allegedly : the biography of Franco Zeffirelli by Anna Kythreotis( Book )
- Franco Zeffirelli : the autobiography by Franco Zeffirelli( Book )
- A critical study of Franco Zeffirelli's "La traviata" by Roxanne Elizabeth Solomon Solomon( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Franco Zeffirelli
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
165 editions published between 1968 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zeffirelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
165 editions published between 1968 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zeffirelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
Hamlet by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
139 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,356 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
139 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,356 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
)
99 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,561 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
99 editions published between 1966 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 2,561 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
)
138 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
138 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Jane Eyre by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
76 editions published between 1995 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlotte Bronte's classic story about an orphan who becomes governess of a mansion, and who carries a tormented love for a man named Mr. Rochester
76 editions published between 1995 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlotte Bronte's classic story about an orphan who becomes governess of a mansion, and who carries a tormented love for a man named Mr. Rochester
Brother sun, sister moon by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the early years of Francis of Assisi, who sought communion with the natural world by renouncing his family's wealth to seek his own destiny unencumbered by material possessions
53 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the early years of Francis of Assisi, who sought communion with the natural world by renouncing his family's wealth to seek his own destiny unencumbered by material possessions
Jesus of Nazareth by
William Barclay(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1959 and 2004 in English and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1959 and 2004 in English and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tea with Mussolini(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based in part on his autobiography, director Franco Zeffirelli's Tea with Mussolini is a story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite visit to Italy in 1935. Luca is a boy living in Florence whose family situation is precarious at best; his mother has run off and his father has little time for him. Fortunately, he's a welcome guest with Mary, a English woman visiting Italy to soak up European culture. Mary and her friends enjoy the cultured, creative atmosphere of 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
42 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based in part on his autobiography, director Franco Zeffirelli's Tea with Mussolini is a story about a group of British and American travelers on an indefinite visit to Italy in 1935. Luca is a boy living in Florence whose family situation is precarious at best; his mother has run off and his father has little time for him. Fortunately, he's a welcome guest with Mary, a English woman visiting Italy to soak up European culture. Mary and her friends enjoy the cultured, creative atmosphere of 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 Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 709 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
23 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 709 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
Otello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 698 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 698 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
)
45 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 658 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
45 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 658 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
)
10 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 572 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
10 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 572 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
Tea with Mussolini(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 452 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
29 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 452 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
Callas forever : music from the original film soundtrack by
Alessio Vlad(
)
6 editions published in 2002 in Italian and English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 2002 in Italian and English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Callas forever by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 375 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
52 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 375 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
The girl on the balcony : Olivia Hussey finds life after Romeo & Juliet by
Olivia Hussey(
Book
)
3 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 337 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
3 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 337 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
Cavalleria rusticana by
Pietro Mascagni(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1978 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revenant du service militaire, Torrido apprend le mariage de Lola, qu'il aimait. Il se fiance alors avec Santuzza ; mais Lola, jalouse, le reconquiert. Pour se venger d'un tel abandon, Santuzza révèle au mari de sa rivale l'infortune qui l'accable. Les deux hommes s'affrontent dans un duel qui se termine par la mort de Torrido. Santuzza s'écroule, désespérée
59 editions published between 1978 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revenant du service militaire, Torrido apprend le mariage de Lola, qu'il aimait. Il se fiance alors avec Santuzza ; mais Lola, jalouse, le reconquiert. Pour se venger d'un tel abandon, Santuzza révèle au mari de sa rivale l'infortune qui l'accable. Les deux hommes s'affrontent dans un duel qui se termine par la mort de Torrido. Santuzza s'écroule, désespérée
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1967 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation
45 editions published between 1967 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation
Zeffirelli : the autobiography of Franco Zeffirelli by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in 5 languages and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1986 and 1998 in 5 languages and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Autobiografia by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in Italian and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in Italian and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Other Singer Commentator Performer Vocalist Conductor Actor
- Hussey, Olivia Other Performer Actor
- Rota, Nino 1911-1979 Other Conductor Author Musician Composer
- Lovell, Dyson Producer Actor
- Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.) Production personnel Producer Performer
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Author of dialog Lyricist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Honoree Author
- D'Amico, Masolino Scenarist Other Author of screenplay Film editor Adapter
- Levine, James 1943- Restager Conductor Performer Director
- Bonham Carter, Helena 1966- Actor
- Holm, Ian 1931- Actor
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Actresses Antonius, Marcus, Bible.--New Testament Bohemianism Brontë, Charlotte, Callas, Maria, 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 Orphans Princes Romeo--(Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Shakespeare, William, Singers Terminally ill United States Vendetta Wagers Young women Zeffirelli, Franco
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Alternative Names
Corsi , Franco
Corsi Gian Franco
Corsi, Gian Franco, 1923-
Corsi, Gian Franco 1923-2019
Corsi, Gianfranco.
Corsi, Gianfranco 1923-2019
Dzefirelli, Franko, 1923-
Franciscus Zeffirelli
Franco Zeffirelli
Franco Zeffirelli director de cine italiano
Franco Zeffirelli herec a režisér
Franco Zeffirelli Italiaans filmregisseur
Franco Zeffirelli italialainen poliitikko
Franco Zeffirelli Italian director and producer of films and television
Franco Zeffirelli italienischer Regisseur
Franco Zeffirelli olasz film- és televíziós rendező, producer
Franco Zeffirelli réalisateur, scénariste et producteur italien
Franco Zeffirelli regista italiano
Franco Zeffirelli włoski reżyser filmowy, scenarzysta
Franko Dzefirelli
Franko Zeffirelli
Zeffirelli, Franco, 1923-
Zeffirelli, Franco, 1924-
Zeffirelli, Gianfranco
Zeffirelli, Gianfranco, 1923-
Φράνκο Τζεφιρέλι Ιταλός ντεκορατέρ και σκηνοθέτης
Дзефирелли, Франко, 1923-
Дзеффирелли, Франко, 1923-
Франка Дзэфірэлі
Франко Дзефирели
Франко Дзеффирелли
Франко Дзефіреллі
Ֆրանկո Զեֆիրելի
פרנקו זפירלי
فرانكو زافاريلي
فرانکو زفیرلی
ფრანკო ძეფირელი
제피렐리, 프랑코 1923-
체피렐리, 프랑코 1923-
프란코 체피렐리
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
法蘭高·齊費里尼
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