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Devil's Violinist, The (2015)
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Devil's Violinist, The (2015)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
January 30, 2015
Studio
Freestyle Releasing
Official Site
http://www.teufelsgeiger-film.de/
Genre
Drama
Release Date
January 30, 2015
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
122 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Freestyle Releasing
Official Site
http://www.teufelsgeiger-film.de/
Director
Bernard Rose
Producer
Christian Angermayer, Gabriela Bacher, Rosilyn Heller, Danny Krausz
Screenwriter
Bernard Rose
Starring
  • David Garrett as Nicolo Paganini
  • Jared Harris as Urbani
  • Joely Richardson as Ethel Langham
  • Christian McKay as John Watson
  • Veronica Ferres
  • Helmut Berger
  • Olivia d'Abo
  • Andrea Deck

In this dramatic biographical film, David Garrett stars as the legendary 19th-century violinist Niccolò Paganini, a virtuoso whose extraordinary talent and flamboyant lifestyle earned him a reputation as a man in league with the devil. Directed by Bernard Rose, the story follows Paganini as he arrives in London for a series of concerts, driven by a desperate need to clear his mounting debts and salvage his career. His ruthless manager, played by Jared Harris, orchestrates the tour with calculated precision, but Paganini's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a beautiful young singer, portrayed by Andrea Deck, and her ambitious father, played by Christian McKay. As the violinist's passionate affair with the singer blossoms, it threatens to unravel both his professional obligations and his carefully cultivated mystique. The film captures the intoxicating blend of genius and scandal that defined Paganini's era, exploring themes of artistic obsession, love, and the price of fame. With its rich period atmosphere and electrifying musical performances, this R-rated drama offers a mesmerizing look at the man behind the legend.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2015
Ratings:
66
SCORE
TMDB 6.6/10