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Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing

1999 · 129 min Music
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Turandot at the Forbidden City is a 1998 live production of Puccini's opera Turandot directed by Zhang Yimou. The opera was performed by Giovanna Casolla, Audrey Stottler, and Sharon Sweet alternating as Princess Turandot; Kristján Jóhannsson, Sergej Larin and Lando Bartolini as Calàf; and Barbara Frittoli, Angela-Maria Blasi and Barbara Hendricks as Liù, with Zubin Mehta conducting the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

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Year 1999
Country China, Italy
Genre Music
Director Hugo Käch
Runtime 129 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes)

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Puccini: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1999. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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