Figaro and His Great Day

Nov 21, 1931

1h 18m

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Overview

In this delightful mixture of romance, comedy and music, the director turns back the wheel of time about sixty years and shows the audience an Italy of primitive railroads, high bicycles and the famous "dolce far niente." Taking the visit of a traveling opera company to a small town, where it is scheduled to present "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" and where one of the most important citizens is a retired opera singer, the scenario writer weaves a web of merry complications well calculated to keep the spectators in a happy mood.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Cinès-Pittaluga

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Cast

Piero Basoto

Gianfranco Giachetti

Nina

Leda Gloria

Rantoloni, l'impresario

Ugo Ceseri

Asdrubale Chiodini

Maurizio D'Ancora

Gedeone, il portaceste

Umberto Sacripante

Caterina, la fantesca

Olga Capri

Costanza Basoto

Gemma Schirato

Released in 1967, the famous black-and-white film adaptation of Donizetti's opera, starring tenor Carlo Bergonzi and soprano Renata Scotto, alongside Giuseppe Taddei, is known for its charming performances and popular recordings. The film and associated recordings captured leading Italian singers in their prime, showcasing Donizetti's beloved work, famous for the tenor aria "Una furtiva lagrima". L'Elisir d'amore saw various productions and releases in 1967, including a RAI TV film in Italy, performances at Glyndebourne starting June 17, San Francisco Opera in October, and a World Record Club vinyl release in the UK, indicating it was a popular year for Donizetti's opera across different media

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