Discover the world of classical music and the lives of its legendary composers through the lens of films. From the fiery passion of Antonio Vivaldi depicted in “Vivaldi, the red-haired priest” to the tale of Niccolò Paganini in “Paganini: The Devil’s Violinist”. “Save Mr Banks” brings us the story behind the creation of the classic musical “Mary Poppins” while “End of Tour” offers a glimpse into the life of David Foster Wallace. Explore the real 20th century through these films and experience the timeless beauty of classical music films.
ivaldi, the red priest ( 2009)
Biography, Drama, Music, Italy
He was a great composer and a handsome man whose heart belonged to God: Vivaldi was a priest. One of the best films about a musician whose music to this day evokes the best feelings in people. And during the life of the master himself, she broke the hearts of court ladies throughout Europe. Once Antonio Vivaldi took a vow of celibacy and vowed to resist temptations. But the ways of the Lord are inscrutable and the barriers of love are unknown … In Italian, a refined and musical film. It will certainly brighten up your evening, making it romantic, like a purple sunset…
The Devil’s Violinist (2013)
Biography, Drama, Music, Germany, Italy
A film about a musician who became a legend during his lifetime. Paganini easily submitted to the whole of Europe. His identity has always been shrouded in rumors and mystery. A legend was born that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his talent. Fame corrupted him, tested him for strength … On tour in London, Paganini met a girl with a magical voice and a beautiful soul, whom he seemed destined to meet. Is he capable of knowing true human happiness. The happiness of mutual love, and what price will he have to pay for it? ..
SaveING Mr Banks (2013)
Usa, Uk, Comedy, Children’s film
Biographical film about the writer, tragicomedy. Walt Disney wanted to get the film rights to Mary Poppins. After twenty years of persuasion, writer Pamela Travers, on the verge of ruin, finally agrees to come to Los Angeles to hear Walt’s ideas. A “nice” film that combines sad and funny in equal measure, filled with allusions to both the book “Mary Poppins” and the 1964 Disney film of the same name.
THE End of Tour (2015)
USA, Drama
The plot of the film is based on a five-day interview with famous writer David Foster Wallace, which he gave to Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky immediately after the publication of his novel Infinite Jest.
An intellectual picture with elements of a road movie about how two completely different people are trying to get to know each other. The acting duo of Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg will certainly be an unexpected but pleasant find for many viewers.
The real 20th century and The path of the planets is the path of poets (2015)
RUSSIA, R&B/Soul
In the center of the documentary film by Konstantin Vinogradsky “The Magnificent Four” are poets, writers Marina Tsvetaeva, Anna Akhmatova, Osip Mandelstam and Boris Pasternak. Presenter Alexander Gordon and philologists of Moscow State University talk about the life of poets.
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