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Aida

The 1953 Italian film Aida, starring Sophia Loren, brings Verdi's opera to life on the big screen. The story centers around Radames, an Egyptian warrior who falls in love with Aida, a Nubian princess he believes to be a slave, unaware that she is actually a member of the royal family.

Sophia Loren stars in the film adaptation of Verdi's theatre performance, Aida. The story centers on Radames, an army leader who falls in love with a slave girl, unaware that she is actually the daughter of the leader he overthrew.

Info about Aida

Studio(s): Oscar Films

Originally Released: United States, Oct 23, 1953

Production Country: Italy

Genres:Musical