Image Courtesy Of Elizabeth Colomba Elizabeth Colomba was invited by the Metropolitan Opera to participate in Gallery Met Shorts, a program that commissions artists to create short format films inspired by operas from the current season. These works are later screened during the Met’s HD simulcasts in cinemas worldwide. As part of the project, Colomba selected "Cendrillon".
"A modern interpretation of the Cinderella story seemed timely with all the new interest in the royal family in the UK," says Colomba and adds, "However, the themes in my film are ones I have been exploring for some time through my focus on women’s stories."
Grace Bol, a New York based, Sudanese born top model turned actress, delighted the team when she agreed to portray Cinderella opposite Colomba’s Fairy Godmother.
At its core, "Cendrillon" reflects Colomba’s distinctive artistic language, reimagining the familiar fairy tale through her signature aesthetic. As she explains, "I draw upon the relationship between time and womanhood." While this marks a compelling foray into film, Colomba is not actively pursuing new cinematic projects at present, though the experience has clearly left its mark.
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