The Phantom of the Opera for the TikTok generation? Monica Bellucci’s daughter shines in new film
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- A new film adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s “The Phantom of the Opera” aims to reach audiences shaped by Netflix, BookTok and TikTok.
- The dark romance is set at the Garnier Opera and will arrive in Czech cinemas on October 29.
- Monica Bellucci’s daughter features prominently in the production.
Can “The Phantom of the Opera” speak to a generation raised on Netflix, BookTok and TikTok? A new film is betting that Gaston Leroux’s story of obsession and doomed love can still find a modern audience.
The dark romance is set in the Garnier Opera and will arrive in Czech cinemas on October 29. The production features Monica Bellucci’s daughter in a prominent role.
Leroux’s famous novel has inspired theater and film-makers for more than a century. This version seeks to bring its cult story to younger viewers without leaving behind the atmosphere of the original.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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