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  • Andrzej Zulawski – Boris Godounov AKA Boris Godunov (1989)

    Arthouse1981-1990Andrzej ZulawskiFranceMusical

    Andrzej Zulawski’s take on Mussorgsky’s opera. Conducted by Rostropovich.

    Quote:
    This is the best opera-inspired film I have ever seen. It’s not what we frequently see: a filming of a theater performance. This is a masterpiece of its own, with the force and drama of Mussorgsky’s music, but added with the insight of a professional film-maker. You will see wonderful scenes and color, with some artistic freedom to achieve cinematographic characters that really makes you understand the inner drama of a complex and appealing historic personage.Read More »

  • Joseph Losey – Don Giovanni (1979)

    1971-1980ArthouseFranceJoseph LoseyMusical

    From IMDB:
    Screen adapatation of Mozart’s greatest opera. Don Giovanni, the infamous womanizer, makes one conquest after another until the ghost of Donna Anna’s father, the Commendatore, (whom Giovanni killed) makes his appearance. He offers Giovanni one last chance to repent for his multitudinious improprieties. He will not change his ways So, he is sucked down into hell by evil spirits. High drama, hysterical comedy, magnificent music! Written by frankpatRead More »

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