Diva Dolorosa
Synopsis
In this mesmerizing collage of silent Italian melodrama, found-footage filmmaker Peter Delpeut (Lyrical Nitrate) affectionately captures the spirit of the World War One-era cinema diva. In all-but-lost gems such as La donna nuda (1914), and Tigre reale (1916), superstars such as Lyda Borelli and Pina Menichelli portrayed heroines teetering dangerously between defiant indulgence in sexual passion and hysterical remorse at their own cruelties. Delpeut’s inventive celebration of Black Romanticism is both striking and heartbreaking in its composition—a beautifully woven narrative of tempted fate and self-torment, elegantly guided by Loek Dikker’s original score. Zeitgeist Films is proud to present Delpeut’s stunningly experimental work in all its heaving bosomed, luridly tinted glory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Delpeut
- Original Title
- Diva Dolorosa
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Cineteca del Comune di Bologna, Filmmuseum Distributie, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Delpeut
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Delpeut
Director
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What is Diva Dolorosa about?
In this mesmerizing collage of silent Italian melodrama, found-footage filmmaker Peter Delpeut (Lyrical Nitrate) affectionately captures the spirit of the World War One-era cinema diva. In all-but-lost gems such as La donna nuda (1914), and Tigre reale (1916), superstars such as Lyda Borelli and Pina Menichelli portrayed heroines teetering dangerously between defiant indulgence in sexual passion and hysterical remorse at their own cruelties. Delpeut’s inventive celebration of Black Romanticism is both striking and heartbreaking in its composition—a beautifully woven narrative of tempted fate and self-torment, elegantly guided by Loek Dikker’s original score. Zeitgeist Films is proud to present Delpeut’s stunningly experimental work in all its heaving bosomed, luridly tinted glory.
Who directed Diva Dolorosa?
Diva Dolorosa was directed by Peter Delpeut.
Who stars in Diva Dolorosa?
The principal cast of Diva Dolorosa includes Lyda Borelli, Pina Menichelli, Francesca Bertini, Soava Gallone, Helena Makowska.
When was Diva Dolorosa released and how long is it?
Diva Dolorosa was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.