In the 18th century during Handel's time, no man was more famous or more celebrated than the castrato, Farinelli. The incredible, true story of the world famous opera singer - who was castrated during childhood in order to preserve his voice - comes to life in this Oscar-nominated drama of high notes and even higher passions.
DIRECTED BY GERARD CORBIAU
FRANCE, ITALY, BELGIUM | 1994 | FRENCH, ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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