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Anatomy of a PaintingCastrated for Glory

11 min

Available until 16/07/2027

224 figures surround the King and Queen of Spain in a painting by Francesco Battaglioli. The artist specifies the identity of just one of them: Farinelli, an opera-singer and superstar of the 18th century. But what price did the musician pay for his fame and glory?

Director

Elisa Helain

Production

CAPA PRESSE

Producer

Maud Gangler

Country

France

Year

2024

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