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Maria Callas and opera in films

With the Maria Callas biopic starring Angelina Jolie in cinemas, Matthew Sweet explores how films have turned to their natural predecessor, opera for inspiration.

With the Maria Callas biopic starring Angelina Jolie in cinemas, Matthew Sweet explores how films have turned to their natural predecessor, opera for inspiration. Puccini's Madame Butterfly proves a Fatal Attraction for Michael Douglas, Mozart's Marriage of Figaro brings a moment of freedom to Shawshank prison and the Habanera from Bizet's Carmen gives depth and poignancy to widower Carl's pottering in Up!

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59 minutes

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Sat 18 Jan 2025 16:00

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  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 16:00

Moon River: The story of the 1962 Oscars Best Song winner

Moon River: The story of the 1962 Oscars Best Song winner

"Wherever you're going, I'm going your way..."

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