Il Giardino degli Amanti (2016): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2016, Il Giardino degli Amanti is a fantasy, liebesfilm and musik film directed by Lorena Sardi, running about 90 minutes. “Magic in Mozart’s Garden” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the garden of a Baroque villa, a chamber orchestra is playing Mozart’s wonderful quartets and quintets, and everywhere is pervaded with echoes and references to the composer’s world. As if by magic or conjured by the imagination, figures emerge from the shadows of the labyrinthine garden: they are Mozart’s characters, and they play with – or perhaps make fun of – the guests at the party, embroiling them in their well-known amorous dalliances. This piece, in which the spectator encounters among the dreamlike medley many well-known protagonists from Mozart’s operas (including Figaro, Don Giovanni, and the Queen of the Night), is a full-length choreographic work by Massimiliano Volpini, who himself performed on stage for many years as a dancer with the Scala ensemble.

Who’s in it. Il Giardino degli Amanti stars Roberto Bolle as The Man, Nicoletta Manni as The Woman, Marta Romagna as Queen of the Night and Claudio Coviello as Don Giovanni, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Giardino degli Amanti page.

If you liked it. Fans of Il Giardino degli Amanti tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.