New Arrival 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