In Quartet, a group of retired opera singers live in a retirement home in England. They come together to perform a concert and reconcile old relationships, dealing with issues of aging, love, and musical passion. The film explores the challenges and joys of growing old and finding new purpose.
Aria is a unique take on the anthology film genre, with each short story exploring different themes and settings. From a surreal opera in a men's bathroom to a nightmarish sex club in Las Vegas, the film delves into the complexities of human relationships and desires. The stories range from comedic to dramatic, with elements of surrealism and eroticism woven throughout. Aria is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
A musical drama based on Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto.
Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect… Rigoletto arranges to have the Duke assassinated. But Gilda still loves the womanizing Duke and sacrifices herself in his place. Rigoletto eagerly uncovers the corpse only to find instead his fatally wounded daughter, who dies in his arms.
Rigoletto is a 1993 musical drama film that portrays the life of a man who battles with depression. He finds solace in singing and discovers the transformative power of music. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the search for beauty in a world filled with darkness. With beautiful musical performances and compelling storytelling, Rigoletto takes audiences on an emotional journey of self-discovery and redemption.
A court fool believes the Duke is after his beautiful daughter, and arranges to have the Duke murdered. The daughter overhears the plot and, disguised in the Duke's cloak, sacrifices her life to save him.
Metropolitan Opera star Marion Talley sings "Caro Nome" from Verdi's opera Rigoletto in a short film made in the Vitaphone process and shown before the feature Don Juan on 6 August 1926 at Warner's Theater in New York City.
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