Documentary 'La Forza del Destino' Reveals Behind-the-Scenes at La Scala
Anissa Bonnefont, a French filmmaker, presents 'La Forza del Destino,' a documentary that explores the behind-the-scenes efforts of Verdi's opera at Milan's Teatro La Scala. The film follows artistic director Leo Muscato and a crew of 900 as they prepare for the premiere scheduled for December 7, 2024. Captured by Martina Cocco, it showcases auditions, costume choices, set creation, and rehearsals. Set to debut on October 13, 2024, at the Rome Film Festival, it has also been shown at La Scala on October 20, the French American Film Festival in Los Angeles, and the Messina Opera Film Festival on December 1. The documentary emphasizes the vital role of technicians and features Muscato reflecting on the opera's modern significance amidst various conflicts.
Key facts
- Documentary directed by Anissa Bonnefont
- Focuses on La Scala production of Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino'
- Premiere on December 7, 2024, opened La Scala's season
- Filmed over several months with about 900 people involved
- Cinematography by Martina Cocco
- Premiered at Rome Film Festival (MAXXI) on October 13, 2024
- Screened at La Scala on October 20, 2024
- Screened at French American Film Festival in Los Angeles
- Screened at Messina Opera Film Festival on December 1, 2024
- Produced by Federation Studios and MDE Films
- First time La Scala allowed full access to a film crew during opera production
- Artistic director Leo Muscato called crew 'guardian angels'
- Staging sets each act in a different war to comment on cyclical conflict
Entities
Artists
- Anissa Bonnefont
- Leo Muscato
- Martina Cocco
- Myriam Weil
- Riccardo Chailly
- Silvia Aymonino
- Federica Parolini
Institutions
- Teatro La Scala
- MAXXI
- Federation Studios
- MDE Films
- French American Film Festival
- Messina Opera Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Rome
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Messina