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Callas Forever [2002]
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A brilliant insight into genius and the effect it has on those who have it
Review date: 2006-11-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
A labour of love; a fascinating exploration of 'what ifs'; a sobering insight into the life of one who had talent and then lost it - what is left?? Zefferilli's fiction of a mimed Carmen, using the voice of Callas from her early 60s recording, is the ultimate for Callas' many fans - but would have been fiction, a make-believe. The moral of the film is obvious: we must be satisfied with what we have, rather than seek more. Perhaps the ultimate test of genius is that we are left wanting more than we have got??
This film took a little time to get going, but then reached the level we have grown to expect from one of the greatest of our film directors. Fanny Ardant's performance was tremendous - why have we heard so little about her? And Jeremy Irons provided his usual rather cool and detached playing of a rather unusual type of impresario. But again, Callas was the real star: the greatest soprano of the last century.
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Reviews
It catches the essence of a great artist
Review date: 2006-01-25 Rating: 8 out of 10
With Fanny Ardant in lead this film mirrors the inevitable drama every great artist faces: the decay of his/her special talent. Still having the emotional experience present the irreversible loss of the voice cannot be accepted by Callas. Supported by a friend (Irons) who tries to revive the past by using modern technology both of them have to accept that there is no going back. Although mainly fictional allows this film an honest insight into the drama of aging.
A gem!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Fanny Ardant
Joan Plowright
Jay Rodan
Jeremy Irons
Gabriel Garko
Creators:
Jeremy Irons (Primary Contributor)
Fanny Ardant (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Enjoy
Manufacturer: Enjoy
EAN: 5055031399024
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-11-22
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 104 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002
Language: English (Original Language)