The Death of a Composer: Rosa, a Horse Drama

This film, with a runtime of 90 minutes, tells the story of Juan Manuel de Rosa, a Brazilian composer who becomes immersed in the world of Western films while pursuing a music career in America. Rosa's narrative unfolds in an abandoned Uruguayan slaughterhouse, where he lives with his horse, Bola, and his fiancée, Esmeralda.

The film is part of a planned series of ten operas, each centered around the death of a famous composer. With a libretto written by Peter Greenaway and a score composed by Louis Andriessen, The Death of a Composer: Rosa merges the themes of opera and Westerns, revealing a unique artistic vision. The film's combination of music and narrative is significant for those interested in operatic storytelling within a cinematic format.