Italian drama based on the life of 18th century Italian lyricist Lorenzo da Ponte, who collaborated with Mozart on his Don Giovanni opera.
Venice, 1763. Writer Lorenzo da Ponte (Lorenzo Balducci) is leading a cavalier life. Originally a priest, his numerous affairs see him sent into exile in Vienna. Supported by his friend and mentor Giacomo Casanova (Tobias Moretti), da Ponte is introduced in Vienna to the King's favourite composer, Salieri (Ennio Fantastichini), and a newcomer named Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Lino Guanciale). Seeing an opportunity to undermine his rival's ascension, Salieri tricks Mozart into hiring this unknown libertine as his librettist. But da Ponte's own nature and sentimental wonderings in Vienna only inspire the composer, and lead to one of Mozart's most bold and powerful compositions: Don Giovanni.
I apologise, we feel bad, but there's no trailer available. ~Ed.
Thanks Jen. You're quite right, and quite right to take us to task. Our spell checker boy has been shouted at and reprimanded. He fought back, and which point I said, "Spell check this: Y-O-U A-R-E F-I-R-E-D". He thought about that for a moment, told me that it was the correct spelling, apologised humbly, and corrected the errors on this page.
Please can you check the spelling in your reviews! Can anyone spot any problems with this sentence? Originally a preist, his numerous affaris see him sent into exile in Vienna. I love this website, but honestly! You must be able to check the spelling.
An uninspired look at the creative inspiration behind Mozart's great opera.
Don Giovanni is a terrifying opera, in both Mozart's music and da Ponte's libretto. The film misses neither aspect. It starts confusingly in terms of plot and character but it just keeps getting better
Love, lust, jealousy and creative tensions wrap the film and the stunning cinematography make it eminently watchable.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Thursday, 12th Aug 2010.
Release date: August 12th 2010.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
