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Critic Michael Ordona
rated 10

Unlike most hostage dramas, this film isn't about survival, cruelty, or escape; it's a powerfully moving, beautiful story about shared humanity revealed by time and close quarters.

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Cast & Crew

Paul Weitz
Director
Julianne Moore
As Roxanne Cross
Christophe Lambert
As Simon Thibault
Ryo Kase
As Gen
Elsa Zylberstein
As Edith Thibault
Ken Watanabe
As Katsumi Hosokawa
Sebastian Koch
As Messner

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Bel Canto is a thrilling drama that follows the story of Roxane Coss, a renowned American soprano who travels to South America to perform at a wealthy Japanese industrialist's birthday party. However, the festive atmosphere quickly turns sour when guerrilla fighters storm the mansion and take everyone hostage. The standoff that ensues lasts for weeks, during which time the hostages must find ways to coexist with their captors and negotiate for their release. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil, Bel Canto explores themes of humanity, hope, and redemption.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bel Canto include Hard Luck Love Song, Yesterday Was a Lie, Purple Hearts, Priscilla, A Star Is Born, La La Land.

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Bel Canto was released in theaters on September 14, 2018.