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Aria

Synopsis
From a body-building Armide, to Tristian and Isolde in modern day Las Vegas and Verdi embroiled in a Californian sex farce, Aria transports the audience through the mediums of classical music and engaging short films, in a remarkable collaborative effort. Segments are directed by Robert Altman (Gosford Park), Bruce Beresford, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nic Roeg, Julien Temple, Ken Russell (Tommy), Charles Sturridge and Bill Bryden.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Subjects
Music
Keywords
opera

Credits

Director
Derek Jarman; Jean-Luc Godard; Ken Russell; Nicolas Roeg; Robert Altman
Producer
Don Boyd
Cast
John Hurt 
Liz Hurley 
Tilda Swinton 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Availability
Sale

Distributor

Name

Second Sight Films Ltd

Email
info@secondsightfilms.co.uk
Web
http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8977 0553
Fax
020 8977 1470
Address
16 Connaught Road
Teddington
London
TW11 0PS
Notes
A UK DVD distributor of celebrated classics and cult cinema from around the world, as well as some television titles. Sale via retail outlets.

Distributor (Sale)

 

Available from retail outlets

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