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Verdi (1953)

Verdi poster
Original title
Giuseppe Verdi
Directed by
Raffaello Matarazzo
Genre
drama film, biographical film
Country
Italy
Runtime
2h 01m
Rated
12
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film follows the adult life of composer Giuseppe Verdi, showing his personal struggles and artistic triumphs. It focuses on how his experiences shaped his famous operas.

dramatichistoricalromanticpoignantinspiringslow-pacedmusicalearnest

What happens

Giuseppe Verdi, released theatrically in the US as The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi and on video as Verdi, the King of Melody, is a 1953 Italian biographical musical melodrama film starring Pierre Cressoy and directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is based on adult life events of the composer Giuseppe Verdi. The film was a commercial success, grossing over 957 million lire at the Italian box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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