La traviata

Violetta meets Alfredo and quickly falls for him. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. However, Alfredo's father, Giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that Violetta's bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of Alfredo's sister. Violetta reluctantly leaves Alfredo, but his love is so strong that it leads him to actions that have tragic consequences.

Screenplay

Francesco Maria Piave

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Novela

Alexandre Dumas fils

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Status

Released

Release date

07/10/1982

Original language

Italian