La Stupenda
Synopsis
Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband Richard Bonynge talk at length about her distinguished singing career and their life together in opera. The film combines documentary, archival material and performance to present a unique retrospective of those years. Affectionate contributions from some of their close friends and colleagues, including Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and fellow Australian Sir Sidney Nolan, add to a celebration of Dame Joan’s singular talent.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Bailey
- Original Title
- La Stupenda
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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Derek Bailey
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What is La Stupenda about?
Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband Richard Bonynge talk at length about her distinguished singing career and their life together in opera. The film combines documentary, archival material and performance to present a unique retrospective of those years. Affectionate contributions from some of their close friends and colleagues, including Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and fellow Australian Sir Sidney Nolan, add to a celebration of Dame Joan’s singular talent.
Who directed La Stupenda?
La Stupenda was directed by Derek Bailey.
Who stars in La Stupenda?
The principal cast of La Stupenda includes Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Humphrey Burton.
When was La Stupenda released and how long is it?
La Stupenda was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.