The voice of Andrea Bocelli, one of the world’s greatest singers, transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli tells his story for the first time in his own words.
Documentary filmmaker Cosima Spender, with unprecedented freedom to follow Bocelli beyond his performances, reveals an unwavering artist and a family man with a fearless passion for life. Despite losing his sight when he was 12 years old, Bocelli decided to dedicate his life to music and, after several years performing in piano bars, he caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard his voice on a demo.
Bocelli’s life was forever changed by the international smash hit “Time to Say Goodbye,” a stunning duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to stardom. Combining a vocal technique honed through hard work and a passion for opera – “musical heaven” – cultivated over decades, Bocelli has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, sometimes sharing them with singers such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez and Dua Lipa.
Through interviews, archival footage of performances and informal moments in the company of family and friends, “Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe” pays tribute to the voice – and the man – who continues to move millions of people around the world.
