Becoming Traviata
Official Selection
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.
Official Selection
Best Documentary Award
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