Becoming Traviata (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2012, Becoming Traviata is a documentary film directed by Philippe Béziat, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. How can emotion come to light on the opera set? Does it come from singing, acting or music? How can someone become the incarnation of Verdi's masterpiece? Following world famous French soprano Natalie Dessay from the first repetitions until the premiere under the direction of Jean-François Sivadier, we meet a very special woman, a piece of art, a myth: LA TRAVIATA.

Who’s in it. Becoming Traviata stars Natalie Dessay as Herself / Violetta, Jean-François Sivadier as Himself, Louis Langrée as Himself and Charles Castronovo as Himself / Alfredo.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Becoming Traviata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Traviata page.

If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Traviata tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Becoming Traviata (2012)?
In US, Becoming Traviata is available to stream on OVID and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Becoming Traviata worth watching?
Becoming Traviata holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Becoming Traviata?
Becoming Traviata stars Natalie Dessay, Jean-François Sivadier, Louis Langrée and Charles Castronovo.
When was Becoming Traviata released?
Becoming Traviata was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.