Aria (1987)

Synopsis of Aria

An international collection of well-known directors contributed to this compilation film, each fashioning a short film inspired by an aria from a famous opera. The approaches vary broadly, from the playful abstraction of Jean-Luc Godard's segment, which illustrates Armide with exercising body-builders, to the more literal approach of Franc Roddam, who transports Tristan und Isolde's story to modern-day Las Vegas. A particular stand-out is Julian Temple's take on Rigoletto, which recasts Verdi as the accompaniment to a contemporary Southern California sex farce. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

86 mins

Director(s):

Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Charles Sturridge

Writer(s):

Julien Temple, Derek Jarman, Charles Sturridge

Producer(s):

Al Clark, Charles Mitchell, Don Boyd

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations)

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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