Movies by Adam Smith
The Ball Boy
A comedic short film following the plight of a collegiate prospect.
Wish You Were Here
Coming out of an accident with amnesia, Sophie Bauer tries to reshape herself in the eyes of those who knew her best.
Infinity Unknown
Just an everyday space hoarder dealing with an everyday space pest.
Madama Butterfly
After Tosca (2019), which marked Puccini’s entry into its repertoire, the Festival celebrates the centenary of the composer’s death this year by putting on his ‘Japanese tragedy’ Madame Butterfly: the cruel story of a vulnerable but strong and wilful heroine, driven by her blind perseverance to ritual suicide. By enveloping her with a bright lyricism and a supremely refined orchestration, Puccini reaches the heart of his artistic identity – reminding us of the real pleasure of tears. Conducting the orchestra of the Opéra de Lyon, Daniele Rus...