The 1987 film is a visually striking, though highly inconsistent, anthology that attempts to bridge the gap between high-art opera and modern cinema. Produced by Don Boyd, the film brings together ten world-renowned directors to visualize their favorite operatic arias through short films, creating what Roger Ebert called the "first MTV version of opera". Core Premise & Structure
An amusing, colorful romp through the eccentric Madonna Inn in California. The 1987 film is a visually striking, though
Because the film is an anthology, the quality varies wildly between directors: though highly inconsistent
A surreal and neon-drenched exploration of beauty and surgery that captures Russell's typical flamboyance. The 1987 film is a visually striking, though
Critics and viewers alike often find the film to be a "mixed bag": Reviews of Aria (1987) - Letterboxd