Prima Donna
Synopsis
After interrupting her career following a traumatic performance of an opera written especially for her, an aging singer is now preparing for her return. Will this woman torn between a dream of the stage and a dream of love be able to achieve her goal? Written as a tribute to Romantic opera, Prima Donna is the first venture into opera by Rufus Wainwright, better known for his career in pop. Here we discover a self-destructive diva, inspired by Maria Callas. There is something ridiculous about the faded star, but through our admiration she will shine forever.
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- Director
- Mårten Forslund
- Original Score
- Rufus Wainwright
- Original Title
- Prima Donna
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mårten Forslund
Rufus Wainwright
Department Leadership Roster
Mårten Forslund
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prima Donna
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What is Prima Donna about?
After interrupting her career following a traumatic performance of an opera written especially for her, an aging singer is now preparing for her return. Will this woman torn between a dream of the stage and a dream of love be able to achieve her goal? Written as a tribute to Romantic opera, Prima Donna is the first venture into opera by Rufus Wainwright, better known for his career in pop. Here we discover a self-destructive diva, inspired by Maria Callas. There is something ridiculous about the faded star, but through our admiration she will shine forever.
Who directed Prima Donna?
Prima Donna was directed by Mårten Forslund.
Who stars in Prima Donna?
The principal cast of Prima Donna includes Elin Rombo, Beate Mordal, Jeremy Carpenter, Conny Thimander, Ruben Lundström.
When was Prima Donna released and how long is it?
Prima Donna was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Prima Donna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prima Donna was composed by Rufus Wainwright.