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Castrato

2006 · 58 min

A haunting, scholarly exploration of a lost vocal art, blending historical tragedy with the quiet thrill of sonic reconstruction.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Nicholas Clapton, Michael Maniaci, Joanna Wake
Overview
Documentary which investigates the private and public world of the castrati - celebrated 18th-century male singers whose voices remained unbroken due to castration in childhood. A unique new experiment attempts to recreate the true sound of this lost voice.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Nicholas Clapton, Michael Maniaci, Joanna Wake
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  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • identity
  • power
  • trauma
  • memory
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Humour1
Realism9
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Starring
Nicholas Clapton, Michael Maniaci, Joanna Wake
Runtime
58 min

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