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Set against a sumptuous world of 18th century Italian high art and music, the story deals with two brothers, Ricardo Broschi and his younger sibling, Carlo. To preserve his beautiful voice, the 7-year-old Carlo undergoes primitive surgery to become a "castrato," glorious male singers who retained the vocal purity of young boys with the power of men and the high register of a woman. Blessed with the "voice of an angel," he embarks on a glorious journey of music and passion. As a highly skilled performer with sensuously handsome looks, Farinelli quickly attains a quasi-mythical status in his own lifetime. But the jealousies caused by celebrity and the strained relationships between Farinelli and his brother as well as other artists of his time cast a shadow over Farinelli's bright existence. And so, he chooses a life of exile in Spain, thus ending one of the most illustrious--and colorful--vocal careers in history.
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| Also Known As: |
Farinelli, Il Castrato
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Drama and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 50 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 26, 1995 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| Production Co.: |
Stephan Films, Alinea Films, Le Studio Canal Plus
Union Generale
France 2 Cinéma, Studio Images, RTL-TVI, MG Films, K2 Productions, Italian International Film Srl Production
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| Filming Locations: |
Spain
Italy
United Kingdom
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| Produced in: |
Belgium |
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