Making Opera: La Forza del Destino (2005)

This documentary follows the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and Chorus as they prepare for Giuseppe Verdi's opera, *La Forza del Destino*. Conducted by Maurizio Arena and directed by John Copley, the production features a world-renowned cast including Stefka Evstatieva, Allan Monk, Judith Forst, and Ernesto Veronelli. The film captures the entire process, from initial chorus rehearsals through set design, scheduling, costume fittings, music rehearsals, staging, and finally, the grand opening night. It offers a complete look at the opera's journey, from its early stages to its spectacular realization.