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The reinvention of Verdi’s masterpiece, La Traviata, as sung by world-famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay, is the subject of Philippe Béziat’s thrilling new movie. A modern, minimalist, post-punk approach strips away the opulence and grandiosity associated with operatic productions. Concentrating on director Jean-François Sivadier’s working relationship with Dessay, the film reveals how two great creative minds build the story of a doomed love affair. The stars rehearse in what look like yoga outfits, on a bare stage, with minimal props. The final production, set against a backdrop of sky and clouds, punctuated by a single chandelier, features Violetta and Alfredo (a darkly gorgeous Charles Castronovo) as the very essence of hipster-chic. Their passion, however, is for the ages. With music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Louis Langrée.
Original Release
10/24/2012
US Release
05/15/2013
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Natalie Dessay | Violetta / Self / Herself |
Jean-Francois Sivadier | Mise en scène / Self / Himself |
Louis Langree | Himself / Self - Conductor |
Charles Castronovo | Alfredo / Self / Himself |
Ludovic Tézier | Self / Giorgio Germont |
Directors
Cast
Name | Character |
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Natalie Dessay | Violetta / Self / Herself |
Jean-Francois Sivadier | Mise en scène / Self / Himself |
Louis Langree | Himself / Self - Conductor |
Charles Castronovo | Alfredo / Self / Himself |
Ludovic Tézier | Self / Giorgio Germont |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Florian Mole | Executive Producer |
Arnaud Bertrand | Producer |
Dominique Boutonnat | Producer |
Hubert Caillard | Producer |
Philippe Martin | Producer |