Farinelli

– Farinelli is a 1994 biopic film about the life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, conside..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 51 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Farinelli (1994)

Farinelli is a 1994 biopic film about the life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singers of all time.

Farinelli (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Mar 1995

Language:

French, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Gérard Corbiau

Writer:

Andrée Corbiau (original scenario), Gérard Corbiau (original scenario), Marcel Beaulieu (adaptation), Andrée Corbiau (adaptation), Gérard Corbiau (adaptation), Andrée Corbiau (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Caroline Cellier

Plot:

Farinelli, is the artistic name of Carlo Broschi, a young singer in Handel's time. He was castrated in his childhood in order to preserve his voice. During his life he becomes to be a very famous opera singer, managed by his mediocre brother (Riccardo).

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
58%