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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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Sankeerthna Vedamtam MovieJawn 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. Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat Featuring fascinating archival footage, timeless music, and a plethora of compelling subjects, the film may have a rather narrow target audience, but boy, will it please them. Rated: 8/10 Oct 6, 2025 Full Review Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine The beauty and power of music, and the passion and vitality it continues to inspire in the home’s guests, is certainly one of the primary themes. ... But the film goes even deeper as it poignantly explores life and death through the eyes of the elderly. Rated: 4/4 Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Real footage in 1 hour and 18 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/04/25 Full Review 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