The Turandot Project (2000)

In 1997, Oscar-winning documentarian Allan Miller embarked on a film project with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and celebrated Chinese film director Zhang Yimou as they joined forces in a production of Puccini's opera Turandot in Florence. Before the year was out, an extraordinary opportunity arose: to stage Turandot in its original setting in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The outdoor production was an undertaking on an epic scale. A fascinating chronicle of an unprecedented cross-cultural collaboration, THE TURANDOT PROJECT combines the pageantry of this opulent opera production with a spectacular cinematic portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou to mount their production in this most historic venue of China. (Source: Amazon.com)

Director: Allan Miller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:
Production: Alternate Current, Four Oaks Foundation, EuroArts
Country: China
Original Language: en

Keywords

china, beijing, china, puccini, forbidden city, documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Turandot Project about?
In 1997, Oscar-winning documentarian Allan Miller embarked on a film project with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and celebrated Chinese film director Zhang Yimou as they joined forces in a production of Puccini's opera Turandot in Florence. Before the year was out, an extraordinary opportunity arose: to stage Turandot in its original setting in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The outdoor production was an undertaking on an epic scale. A fascinating chronicle of an unprecedented cross-cultural collaboration, THE TURANDOT PROJECT combines the pageantry of this opulent opera production with a spectacular cinematic portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou to mount their production in this most historic venue of China. (Source: Amazon.com)
Who directed The Turandot Project?
The Turandot Project was directed by Allan Miller.
How long is The Turandot Project?
The Turandot Project has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Turandot Project?
The Turandot Project is a Documentary film.
Where was The Turandot Project produced?
The Turandot Project was produced in China.