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Farinelli - Il Castrato [DVD] [1995]

DVD ~ Stefano Dionisi
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  • Actors: Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Jeroen Krabbé, Caroline Cellier
  • Directors: Gérard Corbiau
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language French, Italian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 26 April 2004
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001XLWI0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,446 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Based on the fascinating life of Farinelli, the most famous castrato opera singer of the 18th century. Farinelli (Stefano Dionisi) and his composer brother Riccardo (Enrico Lo Verso) toured the royal courts of Europe performing for the nobility, the two brothers shared everything including their women. Riccardo would sleep with all of Farinelli’s girlfriends whilst hiding the truth behind Farinelli’s castration from him.

Farinelli admired the works of Handel (Jereon Krabbe) and a young girl, Alexandra (Elsa Zylberstein), recognizing this, steals his latest work in order to express her love for Farinelli. Farinelli breaks up his partnership with Riccardo. Riccardo is devastated and pours his heart out to Handel. For three years Farinelli finds peace in self-imposed exile with Alexandra. Riccardo returns and old wounds are opened up. A stunning tale of rivalry and obsession, set amid the baroque extravagance of European courts and opera houses. This production lavishly recreates the musical phenomenon – Farinelli.

Special Features

  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Scene access
  • Interactive menus

DVD Technical Information:

  • Running Time: 106 minutes
  • Colour
  • PAL
  • Region Code: 2
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1/4:3 Full Frame
  • Disc Format: Single sided single layer
  • Language: French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Audio: Dolby 2.0 Stereo


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5.0 out of 5 stars A Castrato extravaganza, 12 Aug 2001
By bederowe@hotmail.com (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Farinelli - Il Castrato [VHS] [1995] (VHS Tape)
The idea of a digitally worked voice, comprising a female and a countertenor would not at first appear to be very promising, but the result has to be heard to be believed. At times the music, from the sumptuous delights of Broschi to the melancholy of Haendel, transports you from the cinema screen to the realms of the gods.

The film is not merely a vehicle for the music but has within itself a touching and heartrending storyline. Who could watch the forcible castration scene without a shudder. And yet it is through this that the angelic music comes to be.

A complex and moving film which I would recommend to anyone. If the music does not get you, the pathos will.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Farinelli, 24 Jan 2005
A stunning film, with an incredible soundtrack. Something completely different, 10/10!
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