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Sep 15, 1987 · Edit page. Aria: Directed by Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, Julien Temple. With Theresa Russell, Stephanie Lane, Roy Hyatt, Sevilla Delofski. 10 short films by 10 different directors, set to arias by different composers.
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- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden
- 1987-09-15
A veteran opera singer gives her final performance, intercut by home movies of her on holiday when young and in love. Music composed by Gustave Charpentier; Sung by Leontyne Price; conducted by Francesco Molinari-Pradelli; Directed by Derek Jarman; Starring Tilda Swinton, Amy Johnson, Spencer Leigh; Running time: 6 minutes
- Don Boyd
A fictionalized account of a 1931 assassination attempt on King Zog of Albania (Theresa Russell) in Vienna, Austria during his visit to an opera house. It is notable for his shooting back at his three would-be assassins and surviving. Directed by Nicolas Roeg (14 minutes)
Aria. Rent Aria on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. In this opera-based anthology, 10 directors interpret 10 popular arias.
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- Robert Altman
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- Musical
Aria (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Aria. Roger Ebert July 01, 1988. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. None of the directors chose to just go ahead and film their aria in a straightforward traditional way. Bill Bryden comes closest, with a wraparound segment starring John Hurt as a has-been virtuoso remembering his happier days.
Ten great directors. One unforgettable film. The most sensual experience you'll ever have in a movie theater. Overview. Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg.
