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Plot Summary
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the staging of a major operatic production, Verdi's masterpiece, "La Traviata," starring world-famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay and directed by the celebrated Jean-Francois Sivadier. Over two months, filmmaker Philippe Beziat follows the production’s development from opening rehearsals to glorious realization, with music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Langree.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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81%- Reviews Counted: 16
- Fresh: 13
- Rotten: 3
- Average Rating: 6.7/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: [It] may not be fully satisfying as a documentary. But it has what any good movie needs: a star - the ever-game soprano Natalie Dessay.
Fresh: A treat for fans of opera, the performing arts and documentaries about process.
Fresh: Zeroing in on the art of rehearsal, "Becoming Traviata" is an exquisitely observed look at performance and the creative process.
Rotten: Those unfamiliar with Verdi's tragedy won't understand why this production was significant, nor see much of the fruits of such hard work ...
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