The Lover's Garden (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, The Lover's Garden is a fantasy, romance and music 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. The Lover's Garden 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 The Lover's Garden page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lover's Garden tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.