La traviata

Feb 18 1983 G 1h 49m
Drama, Music

This “Traviata” became one of the most succesful of all opera films, especially in France, where 800,000 Parisian cinemagoers flocked to it in the first six week. It was nominated for two Oscars (for production and costume design) and won BAFTAs in those two categories, as well as receiving BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations as 1983’s Best Foreign-Language Film.

Plot

Violetta meets Alfredo and quickly falls for him. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. However, Alfredo's father, Giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that Violetta's bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of Alfredo's sister. Violetta reluctantly leaves Alfredo, but his love is so strong that it leads him to actions that have tragic consequences.

Written by

Francesco Maria Piave, Franco Zeffirelli, Alexandre Dumas fils

Directed by

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, Cornell MacNeil

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Deutsche Grammophon

Languages

Italiano

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,590
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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