Farinelli (1994)

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Brief Nudity
Genres Drama, Musical
AKA Farinelli: il castrato
Director Gérard Corbiau
Rated R
Theatrical Release March 17th, 1995
US DVD Release April 10th, 1997
Country Belgium, France, Italy

Farinelli: il castrato is a multi-national production in most Western European languages, and takes place in the 18th century. It is the story of a famous castrati -- a singer who was castrated to keep his voice from changing. The castrati were the exact equivalent of today's modern rock stars, and in spite of their "shortcomings" were popular with the women. Farinelli had … Become a Mr Skin Member and get the full review