La Gioconda (1953)
- Directed by
- Giacinto Solito
- Country
- Italy
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This is a filmed opera based on the work La Gioconda by Amilcare Ponchielli. It tells a story of love and betrayal set in 17th century Venice. The music is performed by famous singers of the time.
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What happens
La Gioconda est un « film-opéra » réalisé par Giacinto Solito (it) sorti en 1953. Il est tiré de l’œuvre La Gioconda de Amilcare Ponchielli d'après le livret de Arrigo Boito. Le film a été tourné à Venise dans les studios de Scalera Film. Les morceaux musicaux sont exécutés par Giuseppe Campora et chantés par le baryton Antonio Manca Serra. Le film est inscrit au Pubblico Registro Cinematografico sous le n° 1.256, et le visa de censure n° 15.207 du 19 octobre 1953. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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