Movies and TvShows featuring "tosca" theme.

Pavarotti is a biographical documentary that explores the life and career of the legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. The film delves into Pavarotti's rise to fame, his iconic performances, and his impact on the world of opera. Through interviews, archive footage, and home videos, the documentary offers an intimate portrayal of the man behind the voice.

This documentary follows the troubled experiences of Jack Kerouac as he writes and lives in Big Sur. It explores his struggles with alcoholism, his relationship with the Beat Generation, and his time in the cabin in Big Sur. The film also delves into the influence of San Francisco, California, and iconic locations like Tosca and City Lights on Kerouac's life and work.

At the beginning of 1964, the music world experiences something completely unexpected. Maria Callas returns to the opera stage as the prima donna. Her “Tosca” at the Royal Opera House becomes a sensation. Maria Callas wants to show everyone once again that she deserves the title of “prima donna assoluta.” On the condition that star director Franco Zeffirelli take over the direction, the exceptional singer agrees to sing the role of Tosca. The BBC recorded the 2nd act of the opera for television. It is one of the most dramatic acts in opera history: in order to free the painter Cavaradossi from the hands of torturers, Tosca ends up murdering the police chief Scarpia. The film footage is one of the rare opportunities to see Maria Callas in an opera performance and to experience her highly emotional performance art and vocal abilities...

The painter Mario Cavaradossi helps a fugitive escape – and so attracts the attention of Scarpia, the sadistic Chief of Police. Scarpia captures Cavaradossi and has him tortured within earshot of his lover, the singer Tosca. Scarpia sentences Cavaradossi to death – but promises Tosca that her lover can be saved if she gives herself to Scarpia. Tosca consents but as soon as the order has been given kills Scarpia. Scarpia’s menace continues even in death: betrayed by a double-cross, Cavaradossi dies and Tosca leaps to her death.

This documentary follows the life and career of Maria Callas, a talented and tragic opera singer. It explores her struggle with weight loss, her passion for opera, her personal relationships, and her public image. Through interviews, concert footage, and archive footage, the film showcases her talent and the impact she had on the world of opera.