La Bohème
Watch TrailerPart of a series of opera shorts by different directors. Herzog combines O Soave Fanciulla ("Oh you vision of beauty" from Puccini's La Boheme) with images of harsh life in Africa. The varied body of work was produced to celebrate six years of Sky Arts' season sponsorship of ENO and both organisations' commitment to widening the appeal of opera. Set to recordings by ENO Orchestra conducted by ENO Music Director Edward Gardner, they feature singers Peter Auty, Geraint Dodd, Mary Plazas and Mark Stone.
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| Year | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Werner Herzog |
| Runtime | 4 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (10 votes) |
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Herzog constructs a stark visual counterpoint, placing the fragile beauty of operatic aria against the raw texture of documentary reality. The film explores the boundaries of classical art by relocating it into an alien yet profoundly honest context.
What lingers after viewing is the unsettling resonance between two worlds, prompting reflection on art's place within the human condition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Werner Herzog
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With high-quality audio to fully absorb the dissonant harmony.
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