Rent Pavarotti (2019)
3.7 of 5 from 112 ratings
1h 49min
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- Synopsis:
- From the team behind the worldwide success 'The Beatles: 8 Days a Week', comes Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard's documentary celebrating the life of the beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who sold over 100 million records in his lifetime. Thanks to a partnership with Decca Records and unique access to the Pavarotti family archives, home videos, behind the scenes and extensive live music footage, we see Pavarotti's personal story emerge: from his humble beginnings in Northern Italy through to global superstardom.
- Actors:
- Andrea Griminelli, Nicoletta Mantovani, Bono, Angela Gheorghiu, Carol Vaness, Lorenza Pavarotti, Giuliana Pavarotti, Cristina Pavarotti, Anne Midgette, Terri Robson, Eugene Kohn, Joseph Volpe, Harvey Goldsmith, Michael Kuhn, Dickon Stainer, Herbert H. Breslin, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Phil Donahue, The Edge
- Directors:
- Ron Howard
- Producers:
- Jeanne Elfant Festa, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Michael Rosenberg, Nigel Sinclair
- Writers:
- Cassidy Hartmann, Mark Monroe
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide to Ron Howard
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/11/2019
- Run Time:
- 114 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (3) of Pavarotti
Absolutely thrilling - Pavarotti review by CW
There are not enough stars to rate this excellent documentary. Another well thought out, important work by Ron Howard. Of course I knew of Pavarotti and have seen him years ago on TV and watched videos (unfortunately had not seen a live performance). So I already knew I would very much enjoy listening to that sublime voice and learning more about him. I had no idea though how powerful it would be to see the archive material of his childhood, family, early career, performances. I learned about his friends, agents, producers and friends. You see his family. You see that delightful almost boyish smile, that absolute joy when he sang or just the thrill of being alive. He worked in opera and with rock and roll stars. He raised millions for charity. He seemed generous with fellow performers such as Jose Carras and Plácido Domingo. I would watch a section of one of his performances and then reverse to watch again and again. My gosh, I was stunned at the drama, the magic. A must see.
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Not enough - Pavarotti review by CSF
I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because it was too short and not detailed enough for me. Of course this film is a must and I thoroughly agree with the comments of all those who gave 5 stars.
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A unique talent - Pavarotti review by DM
Let me say first off, I am not into opera, but I enjoyed listening to Pavarotti singing and indeed have one or two of his albums.
In this excellent film by Ron Howard, we enjoy footage from his younger years and his family, the rise to world renowned singer, his many love interests, his live life to the full nature, and always that endearing smile.
Beyond that we see, things I was unaware of, like how he pushed to get the three tenors together following Jose Carrea's illness, his amazing charity gigs, and his rather controversial link up with rock stars, which appalled the opera fraternity, but the public loved.
Luciano was a gregarious man, enjoyed food, women and life itself, but most of all he loved to sing, and at that he was brilliant.
Watch the film, you will not be disappointed
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