Memoirs of the Italian Opera by the singers and musicians of the Casa Verdi, Milan, the world’s first nursing home for retired opera singers, founded by composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. This documentary, which has achieved cult-like status among opera and music lovers, features former singers who reminisce about their careers and their past operatic roles.
Directed by: Daniel Schmid
Cast: Cesare Perugia, Della Benning, Giovanni Puligheddu, Giulia Scaramelli, Giulietta Simionato, Giuseppe Manacchini, Giuseppina Sani, Leonida Bellon, Salvatore Locapo, Sara Scuderi
Genres: Documentary, Music