Prima Donna (2015)

Prima Donna (2015) poster

Rufus Wainwright staged a special performance of his traveling contemporary opera Prima Donna at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens on September 15, 2015. The opera featured a new film accompaniment directed by Francesco Vezzoli and starring Cindy Sherman as an aging soprano who hopes to pull off a comeback performance in Paris on Bastille Day. In the film, Sherman performs against the backdrop of the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris, in costumes originally worn by legendary soprano Maria Callas.

Director: Francesco Vezzoli
Runtime: 60 min
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Music: Rufus Wainwright
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Francesco Vezzoli

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prima Donna about?
Rufus Wainwright staged a special performance of his traveling contemporary opera Prima Donna at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens on September 15, 2015. The opera featured a new film accompaniment directed by Francesco Vezzoli and starring Cindy Sherman as an aging soprano who hopes to pull off a comeback performance in Paris on Bastille Day. In the film, Sherman performs against the backdrop of the Théâtre des Variétés, Paris, in costumes originally worn by legendary soprano Maria Callas.
Who directed Prima Donna?
Prima Donna was directed by Francesco Vezzoli.
How long is Prima Donna?
Prima Donna has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).