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The Turandot Project (2001)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:23

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6.9/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 84 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Theatrical Release:Aug 10, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: This film from Allan Miller chronicles the production by director Zhang Yimou and conductor Zubin Mehta of the fantastic opera TURANDOT written by Giacomo Puccini. THE TURANDOT PROJECT is a... This film from Allan Miller chronicles the production by director Zhang Yimou and conductor Zubin Mehta of the fantastic opera TURANDOT written by Giacomo Puccini. THE TURANDOT PROJECT is a documentary that shows what happens behind the scenes of two very different performances of the opera--one in Florence, Italy and the other in Beijing, China. [More]

Starring: Yimou Zhang, Zubin Mehta

Starring: Yimou Zhang, Zubin Mehta

Director: Allan Miller

Director: Allan Miller
Producer: Allan Miller, Margaret Smilow
Studio: Zeitgeist Films

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May 28, 2002

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08/22/03
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05/20/03
Jim Shelby
Jim Shelby
Palo Alto Weekly

East meets West in this less-than-special documentary.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/08/02
Phil Hall
Phil Hall
Film Threat

When Miller's documentary succeeds, it succeeds in conveying the minor miracle of pulling off any monstrous stage production: part diplomacy, part warfare, part vision.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
05/30/02
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

Succeeds because of the monumental spectacle of all those people bringing Puccini's masterpiece to an audience.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
03/07/02
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

A sturdy, workmanlike job, evincing a high degree of competence if not a great deal of imagination.

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02/16/02
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

Turandot emerges triumphant, but by the time it does, Mr. Zhang looks considerably older.

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02/14/02
Tom Sime
Tom Sime
Dallas Morning News
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02/09/02
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Worthy viewing for anyone concerned about the state of classical arts.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
12/26/01
Rachel Howard
Rachel Howard
San Francisco Examiner

Presumably there's an interesting yarn buried in the project, but Allan Miller's drab, diffuse documentary never quite locates it.

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12/21/01
Joshua Kosman
Joshua Kosman
San Francisco Chronicle
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A fascinating peek not only at the world of opera but also at the discipline, artistry and the pride of the Chinese.

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09/27/01
Marta Barber
Marta Barber
Miami Herald

Mainly this is a film about what goes on backstage when you put on an opera, and that in itself was a treat to see.

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09/17/01
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

To see this passion playing out, to experience how much this production did mean to China, allows The Turandot Project to attain levels of emotion that complement those of Puccini's classic.

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09/14/01
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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The most interesting clashes are the cultural ones.

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09/13/01
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
New Times

the dedication they [Zubin Mehta and Zhang Yimou] display in putting on such a monumental work is a pleasure to watch.

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09/04/01
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

an engrossing account of a world event where beautiful, glorious music and theater unite us all.

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09/01/01
Laura Clifford
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