French behind-the-scenes documentary following the 2011 production of Verdi’s La Traviata opera at the Aix-en-Provence Festival. Stars renowned soprano Natalie Dessay...
French behind-the-scenes documentary following the 2011 production of Verdi’s La Traviata opera at the Aix-en-Provence Festival. Stars renowned soprano Natalie Dessay as the doomed Violetta alongside Charles Castronovo (tenor), Ludovic Tézier (baritone), and orchestra conductor Louis Langrée. Director Jean-François Sivadier serves as the film’s focal point as he drives the cast through the challenging production, heading towards its first performance in front of an audience.
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81 %16 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
68 %235 reviewsAudience score rating
"A treat for fans of opera, the performing arts and documentaries about process."
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Variety
Variety"Those unfamiliar with Verdi's tragedy won't understand why this production was significant, nor see much of the fruits of such hard work."
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Time Out
Time Out"May not be fully satisfying as a documentary. But it has what any good movie needs: a star - the ever-game soprano Natalie Dessay."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Offers impressive singing and insights into opera's nonmusical dramatic challenges."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterBecoming Traviata | Details
- Rating
- PG, Coarse language
- Runtime
- 112
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- France
