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La Finta Giardiniera (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film

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Released in 2006, La Finta Giardiniera is a music film directed by Tobias Moretti, running about 187 minutes.

What it’s about. The Zurich Opera gathered a superb cast for this production: Italian soprano Eva Mei sings the Countess Violante, known as Sandrina, the feigned gardener of the title. Spanish soprano Isabel Rey is her opponent Arminda, and Arminda's former lover, the melancholy Cavaliere Ramiro, is sung by Romanian mezzo Liliana Nikiteanu. Moretti's staging presents the action in a modern villa in a hierarchical world of the rich and famous.

Who’s in it. La Finta Giardiniera stars Rudolf Schasching as Don Anchise, Eva Mei as Sandrina, Christoph Strehl as Belfiore and Isabel Rey as Arminda, among others.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Finta Giardiniera page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Finta Giardiniera tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch La Finta Giardiniera (2006)?
In GB, La Finta Giardiniera is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in La Finta Giardiniera?
La Finta Giardiniera stars Rudolf Schasching, Eva Mei, Christoph Strehl, Isabel Rey and Liliana Nikiteanu.
When was La Finta Giardiniera released?
La Finta Giardiniera was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.