Synopsis

Shorts but strong images unfold with the famous arias of Verdi, Lulie, Wagner and Puccini. As a one-act play is inserted in these images, this film turns into a huge opera parade. These short films are as different and individual as the directors themselves, including Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, and Ken Russell. This film is not only gorgeous and sensuous like an MTV-style opera but also a new approach to classical arias.

Director

1. Robert Altman

Born in 1925 in the United States. After building his career in TV programs, he has been actively working across TV and film as an outsider figure of the American New Cinema generation.

2. Jean-Luc Godard

Born in 1930 in Paris, France. Worked as a film critic for "Cahiers du Cinéma" along with François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette. He led the French New Wave with impactful films like his debut, "Breathless" (1960).

3. Ken Russell

Born in 1927 in the UK. After working as a soldier and stage actor, he succeeded as a producer at BBC. He directed both TV and films, showcasing his bold and unique style in works such as "Tommy" and "The Music Lovers."

4. Franc Roddam

Born in 1946 in the UK. Graduated from a film school in London. After the success of his feature debut "Quadrophenia" (1979), he moved to the U.S. and continued working across TV and film.

5. Bill Bryden

Born in 1942 in Greenock, UK. He started his career as a TV researcher and screenwriter in the mid-1960s and has worked across television, theater, and film as a writer and director.

6. Nicolas Roeg

Born in 1928 in London, UK. Made his directorial debut with "Performance" (1970) and went on to direct films like "Don't Look Now" (1973) and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976).

7. Charles Sturridge

Born in 1951 in London, UK. Former member of the National Youth Theatre and also active as an actor. He continues to work energetically in film, theater, and television.

8. Julien Temple

Born in 1953 in London, UK. Studied film at the National Film School. Since the release of "The Great Rock and Roll Swindle" (1980), which was dubbed the "Citizen Kane" of rock films, he has created numerous works.

9. Bruce Beresford

Born in 1940 in Sydney, Australia. After graduating university, he lived in the UK and Nigeria before returning to Australia to become a film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director with "Tender Mercies" (1983).

10. Derek Jarman

Born in 1942 in London, UK. Entered the film industry as a set designer for Ken Russell’s "The Devils" (1971). After debuting with "Sebastiane" (1976), he quickly rose to become one of the most prominent directors in British cinema, though he passed away from AIDS in 1994.