Recorded at Glyndebourne's renowned new opera house and directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff, this production of The Makropulos Case hones in on the many pros and cons of living for over three hundred years, as is the case with the mysterious Emilia Marty. A prima donna who has literally seen and done it all, Emilia continues to explore her condition, while an astounding series of circumstances ensue after a young clerk discovers the life-preserving potion for himself. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide