Diva Dolorosa (1999)

  
Format:  Diva Dolorosa DVD 
 
 
"Lyrical Nitrate" helmer Peter Delpeut revisits the mystique of early 20th-century opera and silent Italian cinema with this compelling collage of found footage from "La Donna Nuda" (1914), "Tigre Reale" (1916), and 10 other rare French and Italian films from 1913 to 1920. Cleverly assembled into a passionate celebration of romanticism, the film boasts a unique musical score by Loek Dikker and vivid color tinting. Includes English, Dutch, and Italian intertitles. 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; Subtitles: English; photo gallery; more. Silent with music score.
 
SKU: D99371
$26.99
Regularly $29.99
Category:
Silents
Director:
Peter Delpeut
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Lyda Borelli, Pina Menichelli, Francesca Bertini, Soava Gallone, Helena Makowska
 

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