Prima Donna
Synopsis
Rufus Wainwright staged a special performance of his traveling contemporary opera Prima Donna at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens on September 15, 2015. The opera featured a new film accompaniment directed by Francesco Vezzoli and starring Cindy Sherman as an aging soprano who hopes to pull off a comeback performance in Paris on Bastille Day. In the film, Sherman performs against the backdrop of the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris, in costumes originally worn by legendary soprano Maria Callas.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Original Score
- Rufus Wainwright
- Original Title
- Prima Donna
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Vezzoli
Rufus Wainwright
Cindy Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Cindy Sherman
Producer
Francesco Vezzoli
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prima Donna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prima Donna about?
Rufus Wainwright staged a special performance of his traveling contemporary opera Prima Donna at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens on September 15, 2015. The opera featured a new film accompaniment directed by Francesco Vezzoli and starring Cindy Sherman as an aging soprano who hopes to pull off a comeback performance in Paris on Bastille Day. In the film, Sherman performs against the backdrop of the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris, in costumes originally worn by legendary soprano Maria Callas.
Who directed Prima Donna?
Prima Donna was directed by Francesco Vezzoli.
Who stars in Prima Donna?
The principal cast of Prima Donna includes Not specified.
When was Prima Donna released and how long is it?
Prima Donna was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Prima Donna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prima Donna was composed by Rufus Wainwright.