The man who made opera sexy meets the voice that broke his heart.
The famous composer's life and his career. His love story with Isabella Colbran, the soprano who was to become his wife and the singer in all his operas up to the unfortunate day she lost her voice.
Acting
Nino Besozzi's tortured composer eyes
Costume
1840s opera house drama dripping in velvet
Score
Rossini's actual music, obviously
Director
Mario Bonnard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nino Besozzi was primarily a comedian; this dramatic role was a deliberate career pivot.
Made during WWII, the film's focus on Italian cultural greatness served subtle nationalist propaganda.
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