Review of Diva Dolorosa (1999) by Ryan T — 31 Jan 2009
Delpeut brings together rich tableaus, a smorgasbord of scenes from nearly lost movies of the age of black romanticism, a seeming extension into film from the verismo of late 19th century opera. These divas are not the maligned "silent acting" types, but truly masters of the silent screen, being able to tell a story using the most subtle of motions to grand sweeping moves of the body, without the aid of the spoken word.
The sound palate has also not been neglected, filled with a luscious original score by Loek Dikker masterfully performed by Het Radio Symfonie Orkest, a musical masterpiece that heightens the divas stories without being distractingly obtrusive.
Quite possibly one of the best movie music scores I have heard in a long, long while. Recommended especially to those who admire early cinema or those seeking something truly different.
This review of Diva Dolorosa (1999) was written by Ryan T on 31 Jan 2009.
Diva Dolorosa has generally received positive reviews.
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