La Bohème (2009)

Giacomo Puccinis immortal opera in a high budget featurefilm version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm stars operas Golden Couple Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists Rodolfo and Mimi The chemistry between them is electric unrivalled in the theatre today Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is not only beautiful but has a marvelous voice and technique Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon has a wonderful voice and an incredible charisma The director not only wanted to remain steadfastly faithful to Puccinis design but also document two of the leading singers of the modern age rather than embarking on a trendy contemporary recreation