Becoming Traviata

A Film by Philippe Béziat

Technical details : 2012 - France - Documentary - DCP - 1.85 - 113 min.

Cast : Natalie Dessay, Jean-Francois Sivadier, Louis Langrée, Charles Castronovo

Languages : French

Producers : Philippe Martin

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SYNOPSIS

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
Official Selection

Colcoa 2013
Best Documentary Award

SYNOPSIS

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.