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Films with theme "Films based on operas", sorted by revenue

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The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother (1933)
, 1h30
Directed by Charley Rogers, Hal Roach
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on operas, Buddy films
Actors Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Thelma Todd, James Finlayson, Henry Armetta, James C. Morton

In the early 18th century, the bandit Fra Diavolo returns to his camp in Northern Italy to tell his gang members about his encounter with Lord Rocburg and Lady Pamela. Disguised as the Marquis de San Marco, he rides with them in their carriage and charms Lady Pamela into telling him where she hides her jewels. He orders his thieves to ride to Rocburg's castle and steal his belongings and Pamela's jewels. Meanwhile, Stanlio and Ollio have also been robbed, whereupon Stanlio suggests to Ollio that they should become robbers themselves. After an unsuccessful attempt to rob a woodchopper, the duo encounters Fra Diavolo, who orders Stanlio to hang Ollio for impersonating him. Diavolo is then informed that his men have stolen Lady Pamela's jewels but have not brought the 500,000 francs hidden by Rocburg.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor (1950)
, 1h36
Directed by Georg Wildhagen
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Films based on operas
Actors Sonja Ziemann, Camilla Spira, Claus Holm, Alexander Engel, Eckart Dux, Edith Hancke

In Elizabethan England, Sir John Falstaff is embroiled in attempting to have a love affair with several women, which soon turns into a humorous adventure.
The Snow Maiden
The Snow Maiden (1952)
, 1h5
Directed by Pavel Kadotchnikov, Ivan Ivanov-Vano
Origin Russie
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on operas, Children's films
Actors Pavel Kadotchnikov

Snegurochka (the Snow Maiden), the daughter of beauty the Spring and Ded Moroz, yearns for the companionship of mortal humans. She grows to like the Slavic god-shepherd named Lel, but her heart is unable to know love. Her mother takes pity and gives her this ability, but as soon as she falls in love, her heart warms up and she melts.
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy
Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy (1954)
, 1h12
Genres Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about families, Musical films, Films based on operas, Children's films
Actors Mildred Dunnock

Deux enfants perdus et affamés découvrent avec émerveillement une maison en pain d'épices au milieu de la forêt. Mais la sorcière n'est pas loin.
Lowlands
Lowlands (1954)
, 1h38
Directed by Leni Riefenstahl, Harald Reinl
Genres Drama
Themes Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on operas
Actors Bernhard Theodor Henry Minetti, Leni Riefenstahl, Aribert Wäscher, Maria Koppenhöfer, Frida Richard

Pedro, a shepherd, is sleeping in his Pyrenean mountain hut when his herd is attacked by a lone wolf. He awakens to defend his sheep, and strangles the wolf. In the Catalan lowlands (northeastern Spain), the construction of a canal is completed and diverts water from the farms and fields of the peasants to support the prized bulls of the landowner, Don Sebastian, marquis of Roccabruno. The request of the peasants for water is arrogantly rejected. He has, however, significant debts and needs money. The rich Amelia plans to marry him, but he offends her.
Dalibor
Dalibor (1956)
, 1h46
Directed by Václav Krška
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on operas
Actors Karel Fiala

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Moses and Aaron
Moses and Aaron (1975)
, 1h45
Directed by Jean-Marie Straub et Danièle Huillet
Origin Austria
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about religion, Musical films, Films based on the Bible, Films about Jews and Judaism, Films based on operas

Moïse, conscient de sa difficulté à communiquer, demande à Aaron d'être son porte-parole lorsque Dieu lui ordonne de libérer le peuple. Un dialogue s'établit entre les deux hommes dont les conceptions et les mentalités diffèrent.