Aria (1987)
Aria (1987)
BDRip | MKV | 720x404 | x264 @ 1640 Kbps | English AAC 1.0 @ 66 Kbps | 96 min | 1,15 Gb
Genre: Art-house, Comedy, Drama, Music
BDRip | MKV | 720x404 | x264 @ 1640 Kbps | English AAC 1.0 @ 66 Kbps | 96 min | 1,15 Gb
Genre: Art-house, Comedy, Drama, Music
Directors: Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford
Writers: Robert Altman (segment), Bruce Beresford (segment)
Stars: John Hurt, Theresa Russell, Stephanie Lane
Imagine that ten of the world's most well-known highly regarded filmmakers were given a free hand to make real any vision. Aria is that history-making film. Sexy, violent, thought-provoking and funny, here is the movie critics raved about, audiences flocked to see, and no one could stop talking about. Includes Bridget Fonda's electrifying film debut, a revealing and breathtaking performance from Elizabeth Hurley, and Theresa Russell as the trigger-happy King Zog of Albania.
From ten world-class dierctors: Robert Altman (segment "Les Boréades"), Bruce Beresford (segment "Die tote Stadt"), Bill Bryden (segment "I pagliacci"), Jean-Luc Godard (segment "Armide"), Derek Jarman (segment "Depuis le jour"), Franc Roddam (segment "Liebestod"), Nicolas Roeg (segment "Un ballo in maschera"), Ken Russell (segment "Nessun dorma"), Charles Sturridge (segment "La virgine degli angeli"), and Julien Temple (segment "Rigoletto").
Definitely worth watching.
Ten different directors each present a segment based on their favorite opera aria. You don't need to be an opera lover to watch this film. (Although, of course, if you hate opera, you're really going to have a bad time with this!)
Not surprisingly the segments range from brilliant to only fair. Most of the fuss seems to be over Godard's contribution – whether you think he's brilliant or pretentious, his segment won't change your mind.
Some of the pieces have a clear narrative; others are more a montage of connected images.
None of the pieces is more than 10 minutes or so; if you're not happy with what's on the screen, wait for the next segment, and think about how much culture you're soaking up.
Keep your eyes open for performances by Buck Henry, Beverly D'Angelo, Elizabeth Hurley, Briget Fonda, Tilda Swinton, and John Hurt. (The Buck Henry segment alone is worth the price of admission).
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Aria (1987)
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