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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
Julia Swift My Champlain Valley Apr 12
7/10
Provides an intimate portrait of older artists, who are still vibrant, and are supported in their art. An inspiring look at a different way of imagining the final chapter life. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Mar 22
If you love opera or Italy, "Viva Verdi" is a must see. Go to Full Review
Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap Mar 3
4.5/5
A superlative Oscar-nominated look at a home in Italy for retired musicians, where the passion for life is undiminished even as voices and bodies may falter. Go to Full Review
Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Feb 12
The "characters" are wonderful, and the music, even more so. Go to Full Review
Julio Fernando Navas Cinema Ecuador Feb 11
3/5
At just 78 minutes, Viva Verdi! highlights art's value in communion. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review
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Vixo S @vixo_six 3d Viva Verdi is a warm and restrained documentary about music, memory and artistic devotion in the later stages of life. Its strength lies in observation rather than argument. The film does not try to impress through dramatic structure, but through small moments where song returns as proof that passion can survive age, fragility and time. Its most moving scenes are simple: a voice rising, a melody awakening memory, a face changing when music begins. The documentary treats its subjects with care, creating a space of recognition rather than nostalgia alone. That softness is also its limit. The film is sincere and touching, but it leaves more warmth than lasting impact. Still, its value is clear. Viva Verdi reminds us that some forms of art do not disappear when the body weakens. They remain as identity, refuge and memory. See more Jonathan K @aFIREintheattic Mar 1 "Creativity doesn't end with age", says the director in a preamble before the film begins. This is a cute doc about a retirement home for musicians, mostly opera or classical. It's very cool that Verdi made this his legacy; what a sweet thing to have for musicians toward the end of life. Creativity is such a life force. But this should have been a short. It got boring. I can only watch so many octogenarians trying to hit high notes like they used to, though admittedly some of them nailed it in impressive fashion. It's not a well-made doc, but it's not nominated for that. It's nominated for best song, which I guess was the operatic song during the credits? Sure. Fine. See more 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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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