Vienna, 1924: Puccini, the world-famous composer of operas finds a confidante in the journalist Liza Berman, who will accompany him on a trip into his past: The unrequited love he feels for Elvira, a married woman, who secretly returns his feelings. As a 20-year-old he is living in Milan, in bitter poverty, and barely struggles along as a musician, but upon finishing his studies he makes quite an impression. Full of hope he applies to take part in a contest for opera composers, but he is turned down. Puccini had firmly counted on winning the prize money and now faces financial straits. Thanks to the librettist Fontana, his one-act opera "Le Villi" is performed all the same. The established music publisher Ricordi now commissions Puccini to write the opera "Edgar", which turns out a flop. When Elvira leaves her husband to live with Puccini, the lovers are beset by feelings of guilt. Puccini begins to doubt himself, but due to Ricordi's support, Puccini can write in peace. Soon he ...
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Puccini Cast
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Character |
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Franco Castellano
He was 83, 74 years old when he died
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as Arturo Toscanini |
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Stefania Sandrelli
She was 62, now 78 years old
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as Albina |
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Serena Rossi
She was 22, now 39 years old
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as Cherie |
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Sophie von Kessel
She was 33, now 50 years old
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Alessio Boni
He was 42, now 58 years old
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Antonio Salines
He was 72, now 88 years old
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as Giuseppe Giacosa |
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Pippo Santonastaso
He was 72, now 88 years old
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as Nicchi |
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Francesca Cavallin
She was 32, now 48 years old
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Andrea Giordana
He was 62, now 78 years old
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Pamela Saino
She was 21, now 37 years old
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as Doria Manfredi |
Puccini Crew
