A dramatised biopic based on the life of internationally famous Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi is being developed by filmmaker, producer, composer, editor John Ottman along with music industry executive David Franco.
Written by Kevin Lund and TJ Scott, the project has been in the making for 20 years when Ron Howard was set to direct. The project required a new vision after numerous failed attempts, one of which involved the renowned Italian filmmaker De Laurentiis family in 2008.
Ten years later, in 2018, the script for the film was brought to Ottman by Franco. He said Ottman was destined to bring Vivaldi to life and that there is no talent more suited to bring the story to the big screen. The project was halted midway again after COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.
Now that the film is back on track, it is still yet to be seen if Ottman will compose music for the film.
After being strangely lost for more than 200 years, a large portion of Vivaldi's compositions was found during World War I. One of the most well-known, recorded, and performed classical pieces in the world today is Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.
In order to receive a commission to compose music, Vivaldi entered the priesthood, much to the dismay of the church authority and his envious rival. His first job was as the music director of an orchestra at an all-female orphanage, when he got into a covert relationship with a teacher. His tale of forbidden love, dishonesty and the healing power of music will be told in the movie.
