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06/05/08
The Turandot Project (2001)
77 %
Reviews Counted: 30 Fresh: 23 Rotten:7 Average Rating: 6.9/10
Runtime: 84 mins
Synopsis: This film from Allan Miller chronicles the production by director Zhang Yimou and conductor Zubin Mehta of the fantastic opera TURANDOT written by Giacomo Puccini. THE TURANDOT PROJECT is a documentary that shows what happens behind the scenes of two very different performances of the... [More]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Starring: Yimou Zhang, Zubin Mehta
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08/22/03
When Miller's documentary succeeds, it succeeds in conveying the minor miracle of pulling off any monstrous stage production: part diplomacy, part warfare, part vision.
05/30/02
Succeeds because of the monumental spectacle of all those people bringing Puccini's masterpiece to an audience.
03/07/02
A sturdy, workmanlike job, evincing a high degree of competence if not a great deal of imagination.
02/16/02
Turandot emerges triumphant, but by the time it does, Mr. Zhang looks considerably older.
02/14/02
Worthy viewing for anyone concerned about the state of classical arts.
12/26/01
Presumably there's an interesting yarn buried in the project, but Allan Miller's drab, diffuse documentary never quite locates it.
12/21/01
A fascinating peek not only at the world of opera but also at the discipline, artistry and the pride of the Chinese.
09/27/01
Mainly this is a film about what goes on backstage when you put on an opera, and that in itself was a treat to see.
09/17/01
To see this passion playing out, to experience how much this production did mean to China, allows The Turandot Project to attain levels of emotion that complement those of Puccini's classic.
09/14/01
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the dedication they [Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou] display in putting on such a monumental work is a pleasure to watch.
09/04/01
an engrossing account of a world event where beautiful, glorious music and theater unite us all.
09/01/01
Miller has gone from relatively small-scale subjects into immensity with a delight called The Turandot Project.
08/30/01
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