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Oscar-nominated documentarian Susan Froemke (Christo in Paris) surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history.
"Featuring rarely seen archival...
Oscar-nominated documentarian Susan Froemke (Christo in Paris) surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history.
"Featuring rarely seen archival footage, stills, recent interviews, and a soundtrack of extraordinary Met performances, the film chronicles the creation of the Met’s storied home of the last 50 years, against the backdrop of the artists, architects, and politicians who shaped the cultural life of New York City in the ’50s and ’60s." (Official synopsis)
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71 %7 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
"Only sometimes plays like a fund-raising tool."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Froemke never fully squares these stories with opera's long-accused elitism. Instead, the film reverts to quietly absorbing inside-baseball territory lit up by a couple of uncommon personalities."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A plethora of pleasures are hidden under the deceptively mundane title of "The Opera House.""
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Far from a harmonious performance."
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Little White Lies
Little White LiesThe Opera House | Details
- Runtime
- 111
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
