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Because the film is an anthology, the quality varies wildly between directors:
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 . Because the film is an anthology, the quality
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 Produced by Don Boyd, the film brings together
An amusing, colorful romp through the eccentric Madonna Inn in California. Produced by Don Boyd
Critics and viewers alike often find the film to be a "mixed bag": Reviews of Aria (1987) - Letterboxd