
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
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.