Primavera

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Music and power intertwine in Primavera , as Antonio Vivaldi teaches an orphan violinist how to imagine a new destiny for herself. An astounding feature debut by acclaimed opera director Damiano Michieletto, Primavera is a fictionalised account of Antonio Vivaldi’s time as resident composer and violin teacher at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, where he composed most of his major works, but told from the perspective of one of his most talented female students. 18th Century, Venice. The Ospedale della Pietà is a refuge for orphaned and abandoned children. Here, girls study music, the most talented of which are placed in a special orchestra – renowned as one of the best in the world. They play for Venetian high society and wealthy patrons of the orphanage. While their showcases are used to raise money for the orphanage, they are also used to help secure marriage proposals for the women. Among this orchestra is 20-year-old Cecilia, an extraordinary violinist who is betrothed to a wealthy soldier when he returns from battle abroad. Though music has opened her mind, the doors of the orphanage remain closed until she is married. But her world is suddenly disrupted when a wind of spring awakens something within her with the arrival of a new teacher, composer and maestro di violino, Antonio Vivaldi. His tutelage and mentorship forever changes her, as she begins to imagine what her future could look like if she were able to take a different path and embrace her art. Director: Damiano Michieletto Starring: Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino, Fabrizia Sacchi & Andrea Pennacchi Year: 2025 Language: In Italian with English subtitles Country: Italy, France Running time: 1hr 51mins Times ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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