Cast: Tito Gobbi

Direction Philippe Kohly

Cast Maria Callas · Philippe Faure · Jean Cocteau · Giuseppe Di Stefano

Synopsis Callas assoluta (2007) is a poignant documentary that marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the renowned soprano Maria Callas. The film delves into the life and legacy of the iconic opera singer, celebrating her extraordinary contributions to the...

Direction Tony Palmer

Cast Maria Callas · Giuseppe Di Stefano · Carlo Maria Giulini · Tito Gobbi

Direction Luis Trenker · Werner Klingler

Cast Luis Trenker · August Eichhorn · Waltraut Klein · Ethel Maggi

Synopsis Giovanni de Medici: The Leader (1937) follows the journey of Giovanni de Medici, who, after his return from exile alongside his mother Caterina Sforza, adopts the moniker Giovanni delle Bande Nere. The film portrays his transformation into a formidable captain...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Maria Callas · Renato Cioni · Tito Gobbi · Robert Bowman

Synopsis Maria Callas at Covent Garden (1964) captures a rare and precious moment in operatic history, as it presents two extraordinary gala concerts filmed at the iconic Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1962 and 1964. The first concert, held on...

Direction Mario Costa

Cast Nelly Corradi · Gino Sinimberghi · Loretta Di Lelio · Tito Gobbi

Synopsis Elixir of Love (1947) follows the tale of a naive young farmer, Nemorino, who is convinced that a mysterious elixir holds the key to winning the heart of the beautiful Adina.

Direction Raffaello Matarazzo

Cast Pierre Cressoy · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Gaby André · Sandro Ruffini

Synopsis The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi (1953) presents a poignant reflection on the life of the renowned Italian opera composer as he lies on his deathbed, reminiscing about his remarkable journey. The film delves into his humble beginnings in...

Direction Carmine Gallone

Cast Anna Magnani · Tito Gobbi · Hans Hinrich · Gino Sinimberghi

Synopsis Before Him All Rome Trembled (1946) unfolds in 1944 Rome, where a clandestine resistance group, comprising opera performers, wages a covert battle against the occupying German forces. Their daring performances of "Tosca," a tale set during the Napoleonic occupation of...

Direction Giacomo Gentilomo

Cast Tito Gobbi · Adriana Benetti · Vera Carmi · Ernesto Almirante

Synopsis O sole mio (1946) follows the journey of a young Italian man named Giovanni who is dispatched to Naples amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. His mission is to set up a clandestine resistance network, navigating the challenges...

Direction Henry Cass

Cast Michel Dennison · Dulcie Gray · Valentina Cortese · Sebastian Shaw

Synopsis The Glass Mountain (1949) follows the journey of a talented musician who, during his service in the British Air Force during World War II, is shot down over Italy. He is then rescued by a kind-hearted Italian woman. Upon returning...

Direction Carmine Gallone

Cast Tito Gobbi · Marcella Govoni · Lina Pagliughi · Mario Filippeschi

Synopsis Rigoletto (1946) unfolds a heart-wrenching tale centered around the debauched Duke of Mantua, his deformed court jester Rigoletto, and the enchanting Gilda, Rigoletto's daughter. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationships and the tragic consequences that ensue.

Direction Hasse Ekman

Cast Tito Gobbi · Ellen Rasch · Eva Henning · Bengt Blomgren