Georges Bizet's early opera Les pêcheurs de perles has been treated by Roman Viktyuk as a "modern drama". The Indian legend about the pearl fisher Nadir's and the chieftain Zurga's love for the beautiful priestess Leila is made the subject of a film, which is being shot before an audience. The action is set in Paris, which means that a love affair is in store: Leila, Nadir and Zurga meet on the shooting stage…
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In Viktyuk's production, the tragic Indian legend about two young men (Nadir and Zurga) and the young priestess Leila has turned into an unusual, symbolic musical performance.
Novye Izvestia
