Tosca (1976)
1h 57m
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April 28, 1976Release Date
Tosca (1976)
1h 57m
Running Time
April 28, 1976Release Date
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Opera is an inherently theatrical medium that does not lend itself readily to the realism of film treatment. The shining exception is Puccini's Tosca, an action-packed melodrama that unfolds in three taut and gripping acts like the meatiest of Hollywood films noir. And unlike most operas, these three acts are set in three very specific Roman locales. Thus this 1976 film takes place in the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle (Act 1), the Palazzo Farnese (Act 2), and the Castel Sant'Angelo (Act 3).
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The film follows faithfully and completely the book of Puccini's work, using the direction of Bruno Bartoletti and a very high-level lyric cast singers. The film moves away from the theatricality of traditional opera directors in favor of a realistic approach, using natural lights and turning in the real places of the event. The interpretation of Plcido Domingo is one of the most significant of the work.