Extravagantly kitschy epic about Carlo Broshci -- better known as Farinelli -- the 18th-century castrato who captivated audiences thoughout Europe with a voice of reputedly unearthly beauty. Oddly, the fey, emasculated hero (Stephano Dionisi) is depicted as something of a ladykiller in
the Johnny Depp mode. Farinelli's voice is electronically simulated by a digital blend of male and female voices.
Released:
1994
Rated:
R
Length:
111 mins