2006 | Opera | 2H 35 Min | Not rated

The title role of Norma is one of opera’s supreme dramatic and vocal challenges.

In January 2006 Edita Gruberova, at that time was bel canto ‘prima donna assoluta’, performed this role on stage for the first time in a new production that left critics and audiences searching for new superlatives.

“Gruberova delivers her own wholly individual interpretation … she translates Bellini’s interplay of pain, love and desire into physically palpable inner and outer drama. Immensely moving” (Die Welt)

The film is the third of six operas being screened at 2pm on the second Sunday of each month - April to September, as part of the 2025 Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival.

Join us for a glass of bubbles and canapes at 1.45pm. There will be a short introduction to the film at the Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival (5-10 minutes at 2pm) before the film is screened.

A short, written synopsis of the opera will be provided.

Note the start time is 2pm (1400). Ticket price is $15.