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Documentaries of the 1990s

Messiah

Year1999
Running time117 min
Directed byWilliam Klein
Made inFrance
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At a glance

Messiah is a 1999 film performance of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah, composed in 1741. Directed by William Klein, the film combines the performance with photographs and filmed images assembled by Klein, an American-born French photographer. Marc Minkowski directs the music, conducting the Musiciens du Louvre/Grenoble Orchestra and Chorus. The production credits include producer Michel Rotman and a co-production involving Kuiv Productions/France 2-Cinema, Canal+ and La Sofica Gimages 2. Classified as both a documentary film and a musical film, Messiah focuses on music and has a runtime of 117 minutes. It is a French film with English and French listed as its languages. The title is also known in French as Le Messie. Its combination of an oratorio performance and visual material makes the film a music-centered entry for viewers interested in Handel’s work presented through film.

Who it is for

This may suit viewers exploring Handel’s oratorio through a filmed performance, as well as documentary fans interested in music and visual material. Its listed languages are English and French.

What is good

  • Features Handel’s oratorio Messiah.
  • Pairs music with photographs and filmed images.
  • Marc Minkowski directs the music.
  • 117-minute runtime.
  • English and French are listed languages.

What to know first

  • Runtime is 117 minutes.
  • Languages listed are English and French.

Verdict

Messiah presents Handel’s oratorio as a filmed musical performance shaped by William Klein’s photographs and moving images. It is a clear match for viewers seeking a documentary film centered on music.

Details

Year
1999wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
117 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
William Kleinwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0223729wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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