Diva Dolorosa
Originally released in 1999. Diva Dolorosa is a documentary film. directed by Peter Delpeut. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lyda Borelli, Pina Menichelli, and Francesca Bertini
Synopsis
In this mesmerizing collage of silent Italian melodrama, found-footage filmmaker Peter Delpeut (Lyrical Nitrate) affectionately captures the spirit of the World War One-era cinema diva. In all-but-lost gems such as La donna nuda (1914), and Tigre reale (1916), superstars such as Lyda Borelli and Pina Menichelli portrayed heroines teetering dangerously between defiant indulgence in sexual passion and hysterical remorse at their own cruelties. Delpeut’s inventive celebration of Black Romanticism is both striking and heartbreaking in its composition—a beautifully woven narrative of tempted fate and self-torment, elegantly guided by Loek Dikker’s original score. Zeitgeist Films is proud to present Delpeut’s stunningly experimental work in all its heaving bosomed, luridly tinted glory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Cineteca del Comune di Bologna
- Filmmuseum Distributie
- VPRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diva Dolorosa about?
In this mesmerizing collage of silent Italian melodrama, found-footage filmmaker Peter Delpeut (Lyrical Nitrate) affectionately captures the spirit of the World War One-era cinema diva. In all-but-...
Who directed Diva Dolorosa?
Diva Dolorosa was directed by Peter Delpeut.
How long is Diva Dolorosa?
Diva Dolorosa has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Diva Dolorosa released?
Diva Dolorosa was released on October 21, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diva Dolorosa?
The main cast of Diva Dolorosa includes Lyda Borelli, Pina Menichelli, Francesca Bertini, Soava Gallone, Helena Makowska.