Baz Luhrmann before the red curtain—raw, young, and already extra.
In the 50's, in Paris, the neighbors Rodolfo and Mimi meet each other when Mimi's candle blows out in a cold and dark night. They immediately fall in love for each other, in times of financial difficulties in the post-war. Rodolfo introduces Mimi to his close friends Marcello and his beloved Musetta; Colline; and Schaunard and together they have a good-time in Café Momus. Some time later, Mimi tells Marcello that she can not support the jealousy of Rodolfo any longer and when Marcello discuss with Rodolfo, Mimi overhears the real reason for the behavior of her beloved Rodolfo.
Direction
Luhrmann's early maximalism in miniature form.
Production
1950s Paris sets on a TV movie budget—miracle.
Acting
Cheryl Barker's Mimì will destroy you gently.
Director
Geoffrey Nottage
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Luhrmann made this for Australian Opera at 31, two years before Romeo + Juliet. The red curtain trilogy started here.
This production relocated Puccini's 1830s bohemians to 1950s Paris, making the post-war poverty and looming Cold War anxiety hit harder.
US
AU
