In this moment, the opera itself reflects the inner turmoil of the film’s characters. Loretta cries, Mimì’s resignation of her love for Rodolfo echoing the way she feels regarding her pending marriage and true love for Ronny. One of the iconic moments of film meeting opera takes place in “Moonstruck.” Loretta and Ronny walk into the Metropolitan Opera of all places and catch a production “La Bohème (Opera aficionados will no doubt notice that the segment from the opera shown to us is clearly not Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production).”Īs the two lovers sit in the audience, we get a segment of Mimì’s famous “Donde lieta,” the first such instance of the moment in the entire film. This week’s installment will showcase Norman Jewison’s “Moonstruck.” As always, SPOILERS ahead.

We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. “Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema.

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