Farinelli (1994) - April 23, 2019

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBD7J1N...es-tv&sr=1-459

Product Description
**NOMINATED - BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM - ACADEMY AWARDS**

**WINNER - BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM - GOLDEN GLOBES**

In the 18th century during Handel's time, no man was more famous or more celebrated than the castrato, Farinelli. The incredible, true story of the world famous opera singer - who was castrated during childhood in order to preserve his voice - comes to life in this Oscar-nominated drama of high notes and even higher passions.

Review
Nominated - Best Foreign Language Film - Academy Awards
Winner - Best Foreign Language Film - Golden Globes
Winner - NBR Award - National Board Of Review
Winner - Audience Award - Palm Springs Int'l. Film Festival
Winner - Best Costume Design - Cesar Awards
Winner - Best Sound - Cesar Awards
Winner - Best Costume Design - David di Donatello Awards ---

For all its emotional extravagance and sheer Baroque lushness, Farinelli is actually a triumph of taut control and superb structuring. --Kevin Thomas, The LA Times

Farinelli is great fun and sufficiently thoughtful and complex to give food for continuing thought. --Culture Vulture