I had never heard of Farinelli before the movie got released. I only now got around to seeing it. On the one hand, you gotta admire the sheer passion that they put into the movie: the performances, the music, and the sumptuous production design. On the other hand, it sounds as though the movie took a number of creative liberties, as much of Farinelli's personal life remains a mystery.
Either way, I do recommend "Farinelli" as a look at the world of 18th-century opera. Not any sort of masterpiece, but impressive nonetheless.
Either way, I do recommend "Farinelli" as a look at the world of 18th-century opera. Not any sort of masterpiece, but impressive nonetheless.