Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi (2004)
Gianni Schicchi at the Glyndebourne Festival
In the mid-20th century, in Fucecchio, near Florence, Buoso Donati, an elderly collector and wealthy antique dealer, has just passed away. He lies in his bed, surrounded by relatives feigning grief. They are all worried, as the deceased has bequeathed his entire fortune to a monastery. They search frantically for the will. The young Riniccio, Donati’s nephew, finds it but agrees to show it to the family only if they promise to let him marry Lauretta, the daughter of Gianni Schicchi, a local figure of dubious reputation. Everyone accepts the condition and discovers to their horror that the rumour was true: the monks are set to inherit the fortune. Riniccio suggests calling on Schicchi for help, much to the family’s disgust. Summoned, Riniccio arrives at the house accompanied by his daughter. He proposes keeping the death a secret, taking his place, and instructing a doctor and a notary to alter ‘his’ testamentary dispositions. But has the hunter become the hunted? Not so sure...
Cast
- Felicity Palmer - Zita
- Marie McLaughlin - La Ciesca
- Riccardo Novaro - Marco
- Massimo Giordano - Rinuccio
- Luigi Roni - Simone
- Olga Schalaewa - Nella
- Adrian Thompson - Gherardo
- Maxim Mikhailov - Betto di Signa
- Alessandro Corbelli - Gianni Schicchi
- Sally Matthews - Lauretta
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, italian opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi about?
- In the mid-20th century, in Fucecchio, near Florence, Buoso Donati, an elderly collector and wealthy antique dealer, has just passed away. He lies in his bed, surrounded by relatives feigning grief. They are all worried, as the deceased has bequeathed his entire fortune to a monastery. They search frantically for the will. The young Riniccio, Donati’s nephew, finds it but agrees to show it to the family only if they promise to let him marry Lauretta, the daughter of Gianni Schicchi, a local figure of dubious reputation. Everyone accepts the condition and discovers to their horror that the rumour was true: the monks are set to inherit the fortune. Riniccio suggests calling on Schicchi for help, much to the family’s disgust. Summoned, Riniccio arrives at the house accompanied by his daughter. He proposes keeping the death a secret, taking his place, and instructing a doctor and a notary to alter ‘his’ testamentary dispositions. But has the hunter become the hunted? Not so sure...
- Who directed Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi?
- Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi was directed by Annabel Arden.
- Who stars in Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi?
- Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi stars Felicity Palmer, Marie McLaughlin, Riccardo Novaro, Massimo Giordano, Luigi Roni, Olga Schalaewa.
- How long is Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi?
- Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi?
- Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi is a Music film.
- Where was Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi produced?
- Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi was produced in France.