Farinelli

In the 18th century during Handel’s time, no man was more famous or more celebrated than the castrato, Farinelli. The incredible, true story of the world famous opera singer – who was castrated during childhood in order to preserve his voice – comes to life in this Oscar-nominated drama of high notes and even higher passions.

directed by:Gerard Corbiau
starring:Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Caroline Cellier, Jeroen Krabb
1994 / 111 min / 1.85:1 /French, Italian Stereo

Additional info:

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Making-Of featurette, Farinelli: Nostalgia for a Lost Voice
• Cast and crew interviews featurette, Farinelli: the Birth of a Voice
• New essay by film critic Kenji Fujishima
• English subtitles