Archive of films Man with an Opera House in His Living Room / The Man with an Opera House in His Living Room

United Kingdom
2003, 59 min

Section: Documentary Films - Competition
Year: 2003

A documentary following the efforts of former professional opera singer Richard White to realize a dream in the middle of the English countryside: organizing a performance of a Mozart opera in the spacious interior of his living room. 


Synopsis

A documentary recording one man’s efforts to realize a dream in the middle of the English countryside. Former professional opera singer Richard White fights bravely against stifling parking regulations and his neighbours’ ill will in his determination to organize a performance of a Mozart opera literally in his own living room. The quiet village of Claxton soon gains a reputation which attracts classical music enthusiasts from far and wide, something the stodgy, peace-loving inhabitants don’t like at all. Director Mira Erdevički accompanies White during preparations for the performance, and is discreetly present for every important moment, maintaining a certain emotional distance from those standing in front of the camera. Her film offers a look at one unusual man’s fortitude, using sensitively chosen filmmaking elements to highlight a remarkable event.

About the director

Mira Erdevički

Mira Erdevički (b. 1965, Yugoslavia) graduated from the School of Journalism in Belgrade, then from Prague’s Film Academy (FAMU) in 1993. She has worked as a radio announcer, broadcast journalist, editor of a literary magazine, and even for a time as a pro handball player. Filmography: Black Rose (1990), The First 25 Are the Hardest (1990), Locked in Together (1992), Actors from the Pavilion (1993), La Vallée de la Lune: My House and Its Last Christmas (1993), Underground (1993-1994, assistant dir. to Emir Kusturica), Strangers in Their Own Land (1995), Black-and-White in Colour (1999), Somewhere Better (2002), Mostar Sevdah Reunion Band (in preparation). 

Contacts

Arcimboldo Productions, Ltd.
67 Randolph Avenue, W9 1DW, London
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 728 906 93
Fax: +44 20 722 602 32
E-mail: [email protected]

About the film

Color, 35 mm
World premiere

Section: Documentary Films - Competition
   
Director: Mira Erdevički
Dir. of Photography: Dirk Nel
Editor: Dragomir Bajalica
Producer: David Charap
Production: Arcimboldo Productions, Ltd.
Contact: Arcimboldo Productions, Ltd.

Guests

David Charap

Mira Erdevički

Film Director


Dirk Nel

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