Aida Summary
Director: Clemente Fracassi
Genres: Musical
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Sophia_Loren, complete with blackface and an Afro, came to international acclaim in this fairly literal version of the Giuseppe_Verdi opera. Loren (with singing dubbed by Renata_Tebaldi) portrays the title character, an Ethiopian slave owned by Amneris (Lois_Maxwell), the daughter of the Egyptian king. Aida's romantic heart is her weakness, as she must choose between loyalty to her conquered race and romance with Radames (Luciano della Marra), an officer of the Egyptian army. Director Clemente_Fracassi gets a bit carried away with epic splendor and the opulent color format, but fans of Loren and opera novices should find the film rewarding. Despite Loren's lauded performance, the role of Aida was originally intended for Gina_Lollobrigida. Robert Firsching, Rovi
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