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Singing Behind Screens

Original title: Cantando dietro i paraventi
  • 20032003
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
551
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POPULARITY
122,909
5,562
Singing Behind Screens (2003)
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A young man enters a brothel and sees a staged narration of a Chinese folk tale concerning a female pirate.A young man enters a brothel and sees a staged narration of a Chinese folk tale concerning a female pirate.A young man enters a brothel and sees a staged narration of a Chinese folk tale concerning a female pirate.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
551
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
122,909
5,562
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Ermanno Olmi
    • Writers
      • Ermanno Olmi(screenplay)
      • Jorge Luis Borges(short story "The Widow Ching, Lady Pirate")
    • Stars
      • Bud Spencer
      • Jun Ichikawa
      • Sally Ming Zeo Ni
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ermanno Olmi
    • Writers
      • Ermanno Olmi(screenplay)
      • Jorge Luis Borges(short story "The Widow Ching, Lady Pirate")
    • Stars
      • Bud Spencer
      • Jun Ichikawa
      • Sally Ming Zeo Ni
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations

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    Ermanno Olmi at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Ermanno Olmi at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Ermanno Olmi at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Ermanno Olmi at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Bud Spencer at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Bud Spencer at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Bud Spencer at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Jun Ichikawa at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Jun Ichikawa at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Jun Ichikawa at an event for Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Singing Behind Screens (2003)
    Singing Behind Screens (2003)

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    Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer
    • Il vecchio capitano
    Jun Ichikawa
    Jun Ichikawa
    • Vedova Ching
    Sally Ming Zeo Ni
    • Confidente
    Camillo Grassi
    • Nostromo
    Makoto Kobayashi
    Makoto Kobayashi
    • Ammiraglio Ching
    Li Xiang Yang
    • Supremo ammiraglio Kwo Lang
    Wen Li Guang
    • Dignitario imperiale
    Chen Ruohao
    • Emissario imperiale
    Davide Dragonetti
    • Cliente ignaro
    Alberto Capone
    • Cliente militare
    Carlene Ko
    • Mery Red
    Sultan Temir Omarov
    • Ammiraglio Thin Kwei
    Bellini Zheng
    • Il piccolo Guiady
    Gaowta Shara Azzolini
    • Piratessa
    Xuwu Chen
    • Figlio del Cielo
    Jiahua Chen
    • Pirata
    Mexiang Chen
    • Donna musicante
    Un Cho Sung
    • Pirata
    • (as Sung Un Cho)
    • Director
      • Ermanno Olmi
    • Writers
      • Ermanno Olmi(screenplay)
      • Jorge Luis Borges(short story "The Widow Ching, Lady Pirate") (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Bud Spencer initially asked the producers if he could be credited under his real name (Carlo Pedersoli), due to the film's more serious tone compared to the titles he was most commonly associated with. He reconsidered after being told that his presence would boost the film's box office prospects.
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    User reviews10

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    Top review
    10/10
    Another "not to be missed" Ermanno Olmi Film.
    I have yet to be disappointed with Olmi's work and "Cantando dietro i paraventi" was no exception. It met all my expectations and more. It is a superbly executed film with all the hallmarks of Olmi's lyricism and beauty of composition. Each frame is a joy to behold and Olmi is a master at setting mood and tempo. From the stage to high seas the audience is taken on a memorable journey - a blend of the real and the performed which culminates in a beautiful and magical scene of kites soaring through and from the sky bearing their message of peace. Long may Olmi and his son continue to make films of such quality and visual delight.
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    • adrienne-nolan
    • Nov 6, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2003 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official site
      • Mikado (Italy)
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Легенда про помсту
    • Filming locations
      • Podgorica, Montenegro
    • Production companies
      • Cinemaundici
      • Rai Cinema
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,071,748
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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