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La Bohème

La Bohème

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 17, 2008

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Music, Romance

User Score

90%

Original Title

La Bohème

Production Companies

Unitel, MR Filmproduktion, ZDF, ORF, International Management Group (IMG), Filmfonds Wien

Director

Robert Dornhelm

Description

Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera, in a high budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, stars opera's 'Golden Couple', Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists, Rodolfo and Mimi. The chemistry between them is electric, unrivalled in the theatre today. Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is not only beautiful but has a marvelous voice and technique; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon, has a wonderful voice and an incredible charisma. The director not only wanted to remain steadfastly faithful to Puccini's design but also document two of the leading singers of the modern age rather than embarking on a 'trendy' contemporary re-creation.