The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly

This music film focuses on the tragic relationship between Cio-Cio-San, a loyal geisha, and Pinkerton, an American naval officer. The story centers on the emotional destruction of the woman following a betrayal by the officer. Supporting roles include Suzuki, a steadfast maid, and Sharpless, an American consul.

The production was directed by Anthony Minghella and Carolyn Choa. This work follows Minghella's previous films, which include The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain, and Breaking and Entering. The cast features Asmik Grigorian in her debut at the Met, alongside Jonathan Tetelman, Elizabeth DeShong, and Lucas Meachem. The project was produced by The Metropolitan Opera in the United States and is based on a screenplay by Giacomo Puccini. The film has a runtime of 195 minutes and was released on May 11, 2024.