Georges Bizet
Les pêcheurs de perles

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 …