Handel's Water Garden

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A monumental costume spectacle based on the events of The Bible. When the son of King Solomon falls in love with the Queen of Sheba, their affair leads to an epic war pitting two powerful nations against one another.

Customer Reviews:

For those who like this sort of thing ..........2002-09-04

If you like '50s sword-and-sandal epics, you'll LOVE this unsung gem. Forget her biblical namesake; THIS is one BAD QUEEN, played by fabulous uber-diva Eleonora Ruffo in a scene-chewing turn that can only be rivaled by some of the greats of the silent cinema (think Gloria Swanson in "The Loves of Sunya"). It's amazing that Director Pietro Francisci (mentor to Mario Bava) would give his star long, essentially silent closeups, and more amazing that B-queen Ruffo could pull them off - watch her learn of her lover's purported betrayal. Her expression zooms through surprise, shock, despair, confusion, anger, and, eventually, the vengeful spite of a woman scorned.

Also fantastic sets, a great supporting cast, and the usual kitschy trappings of "ancient splendor" (catch the inevitable court dancing girls - this time cavorting to a distinctly Cuban beat).

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Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SYNOPSIS: Set in post-war England, a mysterious woman arrives at the Prettys' rural family home on the eve of young Jack's 16th birthday. Her remarkable likeness to a Pretty family member who tragically died in an accident 8 years ago both baffles and unsettles the family. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu,

Romantic Moments with Handel - London Symphony (DVD Audio)

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Romantic Moments with Handel - London Symphony (DVD Audio)

Manufacturer: Silverline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: DVD Audio

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Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Album Description

A collection of beautifully romantic compositions by Handel, presented for the first time in stunning six-channel surround sound performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Special Features include:
-Beautiful presentation of Program Notes and photographic stills
-Plays on ALL DVD players
-Supports Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 formats
-Stunning six-channel "surround sound" audio
-More than twice the quality of today's CD whether played through stereo or six-channel surround
-Can be enjoyed as an audio experience alone or in conjunction with a TV to access the visual content

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