Madama Butterfly

Today's video is none other than the opera Madama Butterfly. The opera takes place in 1898 in Japan and depicts the complicated love story of a geisha and her american client. The opera which is based on a novel emphasizes certain issues like : religion, love between a prostitute and her client. The mise en scene is very typical to Japan since it's taking place. With the dominant house and tree which are proper to Japan. The costumes and the background are also very representative of the Japanese culture. What I found interesting is that most of the acts take place in a somber lightning background. Another thing that I found very interesting is the fact that madama butterfly her self is dressed with a white gown for most of the time. So is her lover.  Overall, this was a very nice experience. The opera does a good job at discussing taboo issues that usually are not well seen in society. Also, the mise en scene is very important  for the emphasis that is upon the main characters from the dress to the lightning.