The film consists of ten segments, each set to a famous aria by composers like Wagner, Verdi, and Puccini. A recurring framing story, directed by Bill Bryden and starring John Hurt, ties the pieces together as a has-been virtuoso prepares for his final performance of "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci .
An amusing, colorful romp through the eccentric Madonna Inn in California. The film consists of ten segments, each set
The 1987 film is a visually striking, though highly inconsistent, anthology that attempts to bridge the gap between high-art opera and modern cinema. Produced by Don Boyd, the film brings together ten world-renowned directors to visualize their favorite operatic arias through short films, creating what Roger Ebert called the "first MTV version of opera". Core Premise & Structure The film consists of ten segments
