FARINELLI
| 1995 – 111′ – Classic / Drama / Music / Biography –
A Franco-Belgian co-production.
Co-written and Directed by Gérard Corbiau.
Starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Caroline Cellier, Jeroen Krabbé.
Academy Awards Nomination Best Foreign Language Film 1996.
Winner Golden Globes Best Foreign Film 1996.
In French and Italian with English subtitles.
A Film Movement Classics release.|
Trailer
In the 18th century during Handel’s time, no man was more famous or more celebrated than the castrato, Farinelli. The incredible, true story of the world famous opera singer – who was castrated during childhood in order to preserve his voice – comes to life in this Oscar-nominated drama of high notes and even higher passions.