La Bohème

2008 1h 55m IT

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8.8

MASTERPIECE

★8.8TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera, in a high budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, stars opera's 'Golden Couple', Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists, Rodolfo and Mimi. The chemistry between them is electric, unrivalled in the theatre today. Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is not only beautiful but has a marvelous voice and technique; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon, has a wonderful voice and an incredible charisma. The director not only wanted to remain steadfastly faithful to Puccini's design but also document two of the leading singers of the modern age rather than embarking on a 'trendy' contemporary re-creation.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anna Netrebko
Mimì
Rolando Villazón
Rodolfo
Nicole Cabell
Musetta
Adrian Eröd
Schaunard
Boaz Daniel
Marcello
Vitalij Kowaljow
Colline
Bertrand de Billy
Self - Conductor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Dornhelm
Writers: Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
Languages: Italian
Countries: Germany, Austria

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Austria.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Dornhelm, shot by Walter Kindler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ingrid Koller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón and Nicole Cabell carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1157547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Dornhelm directs. Walter Kindler behind the camera. Ingrid Koller cuts. Produced in Germany, Austria. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Germany, Austria.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Robert Dornhelm, shot by Walter Kindler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Ingrid Koller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón and Nicole Cabell carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1157547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.