Bel Canto 2018

Overview

Bel Canto is a 2018 American drama film directed by Paul Weitz and written by Weitz and Anthony Weintraub. The film is based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Ann Patchett. The story follows a famous opera singer named Roxanne, played by Julianne Moore, who travels to a South American military dictatorship to perform a private concert for a Japanese businessman named Hosokawa, played by Ken Watanabe. During the lavish birthday party, which is attended by various politicians and diplomats, a guerrilla rebel group takes control of the location and demands a ransom. As the standoff ensues, the hostages and their captors remain in the building for an extended period. Throughout this tense situation, unexpected bonds are forged between the individuals involved. The film, which is also categorized as a thriller, music, and romance production, was released in United States theaters on September 14, 2018. It was subsequently released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 22, 2019, and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.