Aida Movie Review 1984

A performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera taped at the Arena di Verona in Italy. An Ethopian slave girl is trapped between love for an Egyptian warrior, her patriotism for Ethiopia, and the jealousy of a noblewoman. Stunning production values enhance Verdi's glorious melodies. Originally composed to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal.

Distribution

Home Vision Cinema, c/o Image Entertainment, 20525 Nordhoff St., Ste. 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311, URL: http://www.homevision.com

Available on VHS
Running time 150 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Music--Performance, Opera, Middle East

Cast

Maria Chiara, Nicola Martinucci, Fiorenza Cossotto

Producer

Radiotelevisione Italiana