Opera No. 1 vs The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for Opera No. 1). Opera No. 1 is the shorter watch at 8m compared with 1h 40m. Opera No. 1 is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Opera No. 1
The Ballad of Wallis Island| Opera No. 1 | The Ballad of Wallis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 8m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Hal Hartley | James Griffiths |
| Main cast | Parker Posey, James Urbaniak, Adrienne Shelly, Patricia Dunnock, Lydia Kavanagh | Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Tom Basden, Steve Marsh |
Synopsis
Opera No. 1
A comical mini opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals. Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerblades abound.
The Ballad of Wallis Island
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
Where to watch
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