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10 short films by 10 different directors, set to arias by different composers.10 short films by 10 different directors, set to arias by different composers.10 short films by 10 different directors, set to arias by different composers.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Christopher Hunter
- Assassin (segment "Un ballo in maschera")
- (as Chris Hunter)
- Directors
- Robert Altman(segment Les Boréades)
- Bruce Beresford(segment Die tote Stadt)
- Bill Bryden(segment I pagliacci)
- Writers
- Robert Altman(segment Les Boréades)
- Bruce Beresford(segment Die tote Stadt)
- Don Boyd(segment I pagliacci)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOrson Welles agreed to direct one segment, and asked for a contract to be sent to him in Los Angeles. He died before signing the contract, which had been sent, according to producer Don Boyd, to an address that turned out to be the funeral parlor in which he was laid out. Boyd is still unsure whether this was Welles' final joke.
- GoofsBuck Henry extinguishes his cigar in the bathroom and, moments later, while on the phone his cigar is lit and he is smoking it.
- Quotes
Jeune Fille: [Armide segment] He looks like he's made for love. He hasn't found my eyes charming enough. He hasn't found my eyes charming enough.
Jeune Fille: O how I'd love to hate him.
- Alternate versionsAmazon Prime has what seems to be an extended version, running 96 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors (1988)
- SoundtracksUn Ballo in Maschera (extracts)
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Leontyne Price, Carlo Bergonzi, Robert Merrill, Shirley Verrett,
Reri Grist with R.C.A. Italiana Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
segment "Un Ballo in Maschera"
(extracts - "Prelude", "Re dell' abisso", "Di che fulgor che musiche", "la rivedra nell'estasi",
"Ebben si t'amo", "Mezza notte" and "O giustizia del fato")
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What art is about--challenging the viewer
Robert Altman, Nicolas Roeg, John-Luc Goddard--you were expecting a fun film the entire family could enjoy? These and other directors were obviously chosen because they have not followed the mainstream, but created it. For those that complain that they did not adhere to the original story of the opera--How often does the music in a film directly relate to what is going on in the film? It is the mood that counts. This is what I believe the directors of these movies were doing: creating a contemporary mood for old operas. For the most part they succeed wonderfully. With all these operas, who is going to like them all. We could have used more Beverly Sills.
Finally, what is art (even opera) without a few naked women?
Finally, what is art (even opera) without a few naked women?
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- rlcsljo
- Aug 24, 2002
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Abaris ou les Boréades
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,028,679
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,580
- Mar 20, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $1,028,679
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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