A Co-production of NCPA and Teatro Regio di Torino
Samson et Dalila

Running Times
3 HRS 15 MINS
Around 1150 BC, the Hebrew people suffer from the ravages of the philistines. Just when the Hebrew people sigh on the Gaza square, Samson walks out from the crowd, and encourages people to unite and fight against the enemy. The Gaza Governor Abimelech and Philistine soldiers deride the people inspired by Samson. Seeing the enemy appear, Samson chants “It’s time for revenge”. Furious Abimelech attacks Samson with a sword, but powerful Samson avoids the blow, and grabs the sword and kills him. When the High Priest walking out of the temple sees Abimelech be killed by Samson, he orders the soldiers to kill Samson and the Hebrew people, but the soldiers dare not execute the command due to the power of Samson. The Hebrews celebrate for the freedom, and elect Samson as the new leader.
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