Becoming Traviata

New York 2012
Official Selection
Colcoa 2013
Best Documentary Award

Becoming Traviata

A Film by Philippe Béziat

2012 - France - Documentary - DCP - 1.85 - 113 min.

with Natalie Dessay , Jean-Francois Sivadier , Louis Langrée & Charles Castronovo

Language: French
Produced by Philippe Martin

How can motion come to light on the opera set ? Does it come from singing, action or music?
How can someone become the incarnation of Verdi’s masterpiece?
Following world famous French soprano Natalie Dessay from the first repetitions until the premiere
under the direction of Jean-Francois Sivadier, we meet a very special woman, a piece of art, a myth:
LA TRAVIATA.

New York 2012
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Colcoa 2013
Best Documentary Award

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