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When Jephthah, a biblical parable adapted from the Book of Judges, begins, the people of Israel are under the yoke of neighbouring nations which pillage and oppress them. Jephthah, destined to become their saviour, has grown up in the desert until becoming a powerful military leader. On leaving for battle, he swears to the god Jehovah that he will sacrifice the first person he meets on his way home. Alas, as he returns victorious, it is Iphis, his only daughter, who comes to meet him… Claus Guth directs this oratorio in which grief‑stricken voices interweave as they confront an apocalyptic situation.
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How long is Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha has a runtime of 2h 40m (2 hours and 40 minutes).
Who directed Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha was directed by Claus Guth and released in 2018.
What genre is Handel: Jephtha?
Handel: Jephtha is a Drama film (2018).
Who stars in Handel: Jephtha?
The cast of Handel: Jephtha includes Ian Bostridge, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Philippe Sly, Valer Barna-Sabadus, William Christie.
