The Vikings film concert

The Vikings as seen by Hollywood, a nod from the city of American cinema to the first Normans.

Released in 1958, The Vikings by Richard Fleischer showcases all the virtuosity of CinemaScope cherished by this great Hollywood director. Starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, and Janet Leigh, the film brings together the major figures of adventure cinema of the time.

Erik, son of the Queen of Northumbria and the Viking leader Ragnar, grows up among slaves. Without knowing their blood relationship, he becomes the sworn enemy of Einar, Ragnar's legitimate son. Their rivalry escalates into a violent struggle, soon disrupted by the arrival of Morgana, a captive English princess promised to Einar but in love with Erik.

Passions, vengeance, and grand landscapes compose this epic fresco, enhanced by the music of Norwegian composer Martin Romberg, for an intense rediscovery of this adventure cinema classic. His work, nourished by mythology, nature, and literature, reinvents the symphonic tradition by infusing it with a unique narrative and cinematic sensitivity.
This creation offers a vibrant rediscovery of the film, where legend and music come together to revive the soul of Viking sagas.

Musical direction Jane Latron
Ensemble of the Opéra Normandie

Organized as part of the Les Boréales 2026 Festival

Practical information:
for all audiences
Duration: 1h50
Fee required

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