
Tosca's Kiss
Seen it?1984 | 87 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers and people who love a true story told well. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Moonage Daydream or 20 Feet from Stardom.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 27 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Memoirs of the Italian Opera by the singers and musicians of the Casa Verdi, Milan, the world’s first nursing home for retired opera singers, founded by composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. This documentary, which has achieved cult-like status among opera and music lovers, features former singers who reminisce about their careers and their past operatic roles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Schmid
- Sara ScuderiSelf
- Giovanni Puligheddu
- Leonida Bellon
- Salvatore Locapo
- Giuseppe Manacchini