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Cast & Crew

Gérard Corbiau
Director
Elsa Zylberstein
As Alexandra
Jeroen Krabbé
As George Frideric Handel
Jacques Boudet
As Felipe V
Enrico Lo Verso
As Riccardo Broschi
Omero Antonutti
As Nicola Porpora
Pier Paolo Capponi
As Broschi
Marianne Basler
As Countess Mauer

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Farinelli is a 1994 biographical drama film that tells the story of Carlo Broschi, AKA Farinelli, a renowned Italian opera singer who was castrated as a child prodigy to preserve his voice. Directed by Gérard Corbiau and starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, and Marianne Basler, among others, the movie explores themes such as artistic rivalry, family conflict, and sexuality, while showcasing the stunning music of Farinelli's era. Set in 18th-century Europe, the film features cameos by famous composers such as George Frideric Handel and Nicola Porpora while tracing Farinelli's rise to fame and personal struggles with his unique voice and identity. With sumptuous costumes and elaborate settings, Farinelli is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping portrayal of one of the most fascinating figures in music history.

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You can stream Farinelli on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Fawesome

What movies are similar to Farinelli? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Farinelli include Destiny, What's Love Got to Do with It, The Doors, Newsies, Selena, Schindler's List.

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Farinelli was released in theaters on December 7, 1994.