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I vespri Siciliani

I vespri Siciliani

1990 · 211 min · ★ 9.0 · Music, Drama

The story revolves around a Sicilian rebellion against the French, fueled by themes of oppression, freedom, and the personal costs of conflict. The opera explores a love triangle, a troubled father-son relationship, and culminates in a bloody uprising during a wedding celebration.

Directed by Christopher Swann · Written by Ettore Caimi

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