The Firestation

The Full Monteverdi
2007 – U
Directed by John La Bouchardière

£7.25/GA £5.75/Conc /£4 Members

Starring the amazing vocal talents of celebrated ensemble I Fagiolini, The Full Monteverdi is one of the most moving collections of Renaissance vocal music brought to life as a contemporary drama specifically for the screen.

Claudio Monteverdi’s Fourth book of Madrigals (1603) explores differing emotional states of abandoned lovers through the most dramatic and amazingly modern music for vocal ensemble. The Full Monteverdi follows the simultaneous break-up of six couples, from shocking revelation, vengeful anger and erotic longing for reconciliation, as an ensemble film. Vulnerable and disarming, it draws viewers into its emotional journey and intensely moving portrait of contemporary love.

“…a brilliant film” – Richard Morrison, The Times
“…a raw, emotional striptease” – Peter Conrad, The Observer