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Farinelli (1994)

★ 6.8R111 minDirector: Gérard Corbiau

1994 Italian film

Farinelli is a 1994 internationally co-produced biographical drama film directed by Gérard Corbiau and starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, and Jeroen Krabbé. It centers on the life and career of the 18th-century Italian opera singer Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli, considered the greatest castrato singer of all time; as well as his relationship with his brother, the composer Riccardo Broschi.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Farinelli about?
Farinelli (1994) — Farinelli is the artistic name of Carlo Broschi, a young singer in Handel's time. He was castrated in his childhood in order to preserve his voice. During his life he becomes a very famous opera singer, managed by his mediocre brother (Riccardo).
Is Farinelli based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Farinelli scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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