Jan 29, 2021

MANITOBA OPERA OFFERS A FREE SCREENING OF BEL CANTO

Saturday, February 6

See the Movie Based on the International Best-Selling Novel
Available for viewing any time between 12:01am and 11:59pm February 6
Can be viewed on computer, tablet, smartphone, or internet-connected TV

To Watch the Movie Online: Register at mbopera.ca/bel-canto/ by noon on Friday, February 5

Join the Zoom Discussion about the Film: Saturday, February 6, 3 pm
Led by Alison Gillmor, Winnipeg Free Press pop culture columnist.

PLOT:  Released in 2018, this film is based on the best-selling novel by Ann Patchett.
Bel Canto is s dramatic love story. It follows a famous American soprano (Julianne Moore with singing by Renée Fleming) who travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at a party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe). She and the other guests are taken hostage.

RUNNING TIME: One hour, 40 minutes
RATING: Suggested for audiences 14A; contains scenes of violence