The Turandot Project
Originally released in 2000. The Turandot Project is a documentary film. directed by Allan Miller. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1997, Oscar-winning documentarian Allan Miller embarked on a film project with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and celebrated Chinese film director Zhang Yimou as they joined forces in a production of Puccini's opera Turandot in Florence. Before the year was out, an extraordinary opportunity arose: to stage Turandot in its original setting in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The outdoor production was an undertaking on an epic scale. A fascinating chronicle of an unprecedented cross-cultural collaboration, THE TURANDOT PROJECT combines the pageantry of this opulent opera production with a spectacular cinematic portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou to mount their production in this most historic venue of China. (Source: Amazon.com)
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alternate Current
- Four Oaks Foundation
- EuroArts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Turandot Project about?
In 1997, Oscar-winning documentarian Allan Miller embarked on a film project with renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and celebrated Chinese film director Zhang Yimou as they joined forces in a product...
Who directed The Turandot Project?
The Turandot Project was directed by Allan Miller.
How long is The Turandot Project?
The Turandot Project has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Turandot Project released?
The Turandot Project was released on September 11, 2000 in theaters.