4.5-Filmmaker Interview with Christine La Monte

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Christine La Monte, producer of two recent documentaries, Ai Weiwei's Turandot and the Oscar shortlisted Viva Verdi!.Listen to hear about Christine's experience growing up listening to opera, what it was like working with a world renowned artist like Ai Weiwei, and the joy of finding new young filmmakers and helping them express their voice through film.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerCry to Heaven by Anne RiceTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Crying Heart Tattoo by David Lozell MartinThe Samurai's Garden by Gail TsukiyamaThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttLet's Call the Whole Thing Off directed by Elizabeth GuestFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:Ai Weiwei's Turandot directed by Maxim DereviankoViva Verdi! directed by Yvo nne RussoLa Traviata directed by Franco ZeffirelliChildren of the River directed by Federico Rodelli (forthcoming)The Godfather directed by Francis Ford CoppolaBlack Orpheus directed by Marcel CamusOnce Upon a Time in America directed by Sergio LeoneDances With Wolves directed by Kevin CostnerHoliday directed by George CukorThe Night Manager (series)Something's Gotta Give directed by Nancy MeyersThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (series)Other things mentioned in this episode:"Sweet Dreams of Joy" by Nicholas PikeFollow Viva Verdi! on Instagram @vivaverdithefilm and check out the websites for both films at aiweiweisturandotfilm.com and vivaverdithefilm.com.Support the show