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Viva Verdi!

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VIVA VERDI! offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the celebrated opera singers and musicians living out their "third act" at Milan's Casa Verdi retirement home built in 1896 by the most influential Italian opera composer of the 19th century, Giuseppe Verdi. With aging bodies and timeless passion, these distinguished "guests of Verdi," ranging in age from 77 to 103, prove age hasn't dulled their love of music or relentless drive to create: They are still actively creating, performing and mentoring the 16 gifted music students from around the world who study and live among them.
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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Dec 31
This a fantastic film about a fantastic thing. Go to Full Review Phil Walsh Geek Vibes Nation 23h
9/10
Viva Verdi! is a beautiful work (as all great art is) that unspools the threads of humanity and ties them together into a tapestry that celebrates human beauty and joy. Bravo! Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 2d
4.5/5
Faces lined with their own history give voice to tales and melodies that loop back through the ages. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Dec 5
A wonderful love letter to humanity, community, and the arts. Go to Full Review Carmen Paddock Movies We Texted About Oct 28
Viva Verdi! treats its subjects, its historic patron, and the art of music – from its classical and operatic forms to improvisational electric guitar crossovers – with an openhearted respect. Go to Full Review Sankeerthna Vedamtam MovieJawn Oct 14
Russo’s steady directorial hand takes care not to overload the film with excess sentimentality or maudlin narrative about the reality of the situation, which is that many of the musicians are near death. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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George Z @Gzaver Jan 27 A beautifully done short that is poignant and moving. A home wonderful home for musicians to retire that I had never heard of. . An environment that continues their love for music and inspire others. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 4 Real footage in 1 hour and 18 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Yvonne Russo

Director

Yvonne Russo

Writer

Christine La Monte

Writer

Christine La Monte

Producer

Yvonne Russo

Producer

Ron Simons

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Synopsis VIVA VERDI! offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the celebrated opera singers and musicians living out their "third act" at Milan's Casa Verdi retirement home built in 1896 by the most influential Italian opera composer of the 19th century, Giuseppe Verdi. With aging bodies and timeless passion, these distinguished "guests of Verdi," ranging in age from 77 to 103, prove age hasn't dulled their love of music or relentless drive to create: They are still actively creating, performing and mentoring the 16 gifted music students from around the world who study and live among them.
Director
Yvonne Russo
Producer
Christine La Monte, Yvonne Russo, Ron Simons
Screenwriter
Yvonne Russo, Christine La Monte
Production Co
Peter Glenville Foundation, The Harnisch Foundation, SimonSays Entertainment, Foothill Productions, Viva Verdi, Artemis Rising Foundation, La Monte Productions
Genre
Documentary
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 18m