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The Divine Spark (1935)

Directed by Carmine Gallone

Music · 1h 22m

Recounting the life and romantic struggles of the celebrated Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. Set in 19th-century Naples, the story follows the young and ambitious Bellini as he struggles to establish himself in the world of classical music. Bellini falls deeply in love with Maddalena Fumaroli, the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her devotion and faith in his talent serve as the "divine spark" that drives him to compose his most famous works, including the opera Norma. Their romance faces stiff opposition from Maddalena’s father, who views a struggling musician as an unsuitable match for his daughter. To ensure Bellini’s success, Maddalena makes significant personal sacrifices, eventually leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.

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Cast

Mártha Eggerth Maddalena Fumaroli Phillips Holmes Vincenzo Bellini Benita Hume Giuditta Pasta Donald Calthrop Judge Fumaroli Arthur Margetson Ernesto Tosi Edmund Breon Rossini Basil Gill Romanie Hugh Miller Paganini Edward Chapman Saverio Mercadante

Crew

Director
Carmine Gallone
Writer
Walter Reisch
Director of Photography
Franz Planer
Editor
Fernando Tropea
Producer
Arnold Pressburger

Details

Release date
1935-06-01
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Music
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, Italy
Production
Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.)