The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama (1999)

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"Rosa", with a libretto by Peter Greenaway and score by Louis Andriessen, is the first in a projected series of 10 operas, each dealing with the death of a famous composer - some real, others fictional. "Rosa" falls into the latter category; it tells the story of Juan Manuel de Rosa, a Brazilian who went to study music in America but spent most of his time in the cinema instead, becoming particularly entranced by Westerns. Now 32 years old and residing in an abandoned Uruguayan slaughterhouse, Rosa has become one of Hollywood's foremost composers, specialising in Westerns. He also has a beautiful 19-year-old fiancee, Esmeralda, but he pays her little heed, instead lavishing his attentions on a black mare named Bola. One day, a group of men attired as cowboys arrive at the abattoir and kill both Rosa and Bola; an investigation is conducted, with particular suspicion!

Director: Peter Greenaway
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Music, Western
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Louis Andriessen
Production: Kasander Film Company
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera

More Films by Director: Peter Greenaway
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama about?
"Rosa", with a libretto by Peter Greenaway and score by Louis Andriessen, is the first in a projected series of 10 operas, each dealing with the death of a famous composer - some real, others fictional. "Rosa" falls into the latter category; it tells the story of Juan Manuel de Rosa, a Brazilian who went to study music in America but spent most of his time in the cinema instead, becoming particularly entranced by Westerns. Now 32 years old and residing in an abandoned Uruguayan slaughterhouse, Rosa has become one of Hollywood's foremost composers, specialising in Westerns. He also has a beautiful 19-year-old fiancee, Esmeralda, but he pays her little heed, instead lavishing his attentions on a black mare named Bola. One day, a group of men attired as cowboys arrive at the abattoir and kill both Rosa and Bola; an investigation is conducted, with particular suspicion!
Who directed The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama stars Lyndon Terracini, Miranda van Kralingen, Marie Angel, Roger Smeets, Christopher Gillett, Phyllis Blanford.
How long is The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama is a TV Movie, Drama, Music, Western film.
Where was The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama produced?
The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama was produced in Netherlands.
What are the themes of The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama?
The themes of The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.