Puccini
Synopsis
In Torre del Lago, by Lake Massaciuccoli, Puccini is writing "The Girl of the Golden West" when his wife Elvira accuses him of a dalliance with their maid, Doria Manfredi, a young women from town. Although the maestro is frequently unfaithful, he denies the affair; Elvira insists she's right and publicly hounds Doria. Between scenes in this domestic drama that turns tragic, we watch a Scottish company rehearse and stage "Turandot," Puccini's last opera. The film finds parallels between the two stories and suggests that in the opera, Puccini expresses love for his wife and guilt in Doria's fate. Three local gentlemen provide a spoken chorus as Puccini's score plays throughout.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Wood
- Original Title
- Puccini
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Ladbroke Films, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Charles Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Director
Charles Wood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini
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What is Puccini about?
In Torre del Lago, by Lake Massaciuccoli, Puccini is writing "The Girl of the Golden West" when his wife Elvira accuses him of a dalliance with their maid, Doria Manfredi, a young women from town. Although the maestro is frequently unfaithful, he denies the affair; Elvira insists she's right and publicly hounds Doria. Between scenes in this domestic drama that turns tragic, we watch a Scottish company rehearse and stage "Turandot," Puccini's last opera. The film finds parallels between the two stories and suggests that in the opera, Puccini expresses love for his wife and guilt in Doria's fate. Three local gentlemen provide a spoken chorus as Puccini's score plays throughout.
Who directed Puccini?
Puccini was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Puccini?
The principal cast of Puccini includes Robert Stephens, Virginia McKenna, Judith Howarth, Robert Urquhart, Bill Fraser.
When was Puccini released and how long is it?
Puccini was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.