Falling for Figaro

About Falling for Figaro

Falling for Figaro, directed by Ben Lewin, is a 2021 romantic comedy-drama. The plot revolves around a fund manager named Millie, living in London who abandons her successful career and moves to the Scottish Highlands to pursue her hidden passion of becoming an opera singer. It's a romantic, as well as comic journey, as she fights for her place and competes in the local Singing Festival.

Making / Production

The film was mainly shot in Scotland and London. The director, Ben Lewin, offers a beautiful depiction of the Scottish Highlands, with visually stunning scenery and captured the eccentric characters and small-town charm in this romantic comedy-drama movie.

Actors

• Joanna Lumley plays the role of Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop, a retired opera singer tasked with molding Millie into a professional. Lumley portrays the demanding yet inspiring mentor role beautifully.
• Danielle Macdonald stars as Millie, a successful fund manager turned aspiring opera singer. She brings out the struggle and determination of a city girl adrift in an unfamiliar place with great conviction.
• Hugh Skinner plays Max, another student of Meghan, who becomes Millie's rival and love interest. His character oscillates between part-comic and part-romantic, offering a slice-of-life performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie's title, "Falling for Figaro," is a nod to the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart.
• Though released in 2021, the principal photography of the film took place in Scotland and London in 2019.
• Joanna Lumley, who shines as singing coach Meghan in the movie, is in fact a renowned actress famous for her role in the classic sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous".

Awards

As of now, "Falling for Figaro" has not been nominated for or received any awards.

Quotes

• "The dream is always easier than the reality." - Meghan
• "In opera, as in life, timing is everything." - Millie
• "You're all heart and no technique." - Meghan to Millie

Music, Soundtrack

• A prominent feature is, of course, Opera music justifying the movie plot. The soundtrack, consisting of Aria from the famous operas, adds depth to the challenges the characters face in the movie.
• Along with the opera numbers, the soundscape includes beautiful Scottish folk music that highlights the idyllic setting beautifully.