Judith

Name: Judith
Director: Petar Selem
Genre: History, Music
Released: 2000-07-14
Cast: Nelli Manuilenko, Neven Belamarić, Vinko Maroević, Ivica Čikeš, Špiro Boban

2000 · 78 min · History, Music

Opera adaptation of Marko Marulić's epic poem "Judita" ("Judith"), composed by Frano Parać, with libretto by Frano Parać and Tonko Maroević. Premiered 14th July 2000 in HNK Split (Croatian National Theater Split).

Directed by Petar Selem

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Cast

Nelli Manuilenko Judita
Neven Belamarić Oloferne
Vinko Maroević Ozija
Ivica Čikeš Eliakim
Špiro Boban Akior
Renata Pokupić Abra
Božena Svalina Ruta
Tonči Banov Vagav
Zdravko Kraljević prvi svećenik
Krešimir Gabrilo drugi svećenik

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