La Stupenda (1991)
Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband Richard Bonynge talk at length about her distinguished singing career and their life together in opera. The film combines documentary, archival material and performance to present a unique retrospective of those years. Affectionate contributions from some of their close friends and colleagues, including Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and fellow Australian Sir Sidney Nolan, add to a celebration of Dame Joan’s singular talent.
Director: Derek Bailey
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 11, 1991
Cast
- Joan Sutherland - Self
- Luciano Pavarotti - Self
- Humphrey Burton - Self
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Stupenda about?
- Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband Richard Bonynge talk at length about her distinguished singing career and their life together in opera. The film combines documentary, archival material and performance to present a unique retrospective of those years. Affectionate contributions from some of their close friends and colleagues, including Luciano Pavarotti, Marilyn Horne, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and fellow Australian Sir Sidney Nolan, add to a celebration of Dame Joan’s singular talent.
- Who directed La Stupenda?
- La Stupenda was directed by Derek Bailey.
- Who stars in La Stupenda?
- La Stupenda stars Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Humphrey Burton.
- How long is La Stupenda?
- La Stupenda has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).