The Devil's Violinist

The Devil's Violinist (Blu-Ray) (*)

$24.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
German ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
German ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
122 min + 64 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2013 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )
Italy ( Italy, Greece )

Directed By:
Bernard Rose

Written By:
Bernard Rose

Actors:
David Garrett ..... Niccolò Paganini
Jared Harris ..... Urbani
Joely Richardson ..... Ethel Langham
Christian McKay ..... John Watson
Veronica Ferres ..... Elizabeth Wells
Helmut Berger ..... Lord Burghersh
Olivia d'Abo ..... Primrose Blackstone
Andrea Deck ..... Charlotte Watson
Thomas Anton ..... Burly Man
Peter R. Bishop ..... Journalist
Peter Bosch ..... Officer
Ben Cura ..... Charlotte's Husband
David Godden ..... Ticket Tout
Stephen Hastings ..... Bandmaster
Franziska Huber ..... Maid
Ian Hughes ..... Server
Tim Jefferis ..... Newspaper seller
Elizabeth Kinnear ..... Lizzie
Onat Koc ..... Milanese Guy in the audience
Fanny Krausz ..... Marie
Makhare Alexander Ninidze ..... Achille Paganini
Kristian Portz ..... Fighter
Oskar Ricketts ..... Boy
Ania Sowinski ..... Anna
Andrew Tiernan ..... Freddie

Synopsis:

In the early 1830s Niccolo Paganini, the great virtuoso violinist, takes Paris by storm. 'I am at present marveling at the astounding miracles performed by Paganini in Paris,' writes French novelist Balzac. 'Do not imagine that it is merely a question of his bowing, his fingering, or the fantastic sounds he draws from his violin. There is, beyond all doubt, something mysterious about this man. I go to every one of his concerts. The opera house is packed to overflowing and the cashier raking in 20,000 francs a night.'
It is said, in his native Italy, that to play with such virtuosity, Paganini has sold his soul to the devil. Women faint at his concerts, claiming to see a demon guiding his bow at amazing speeds. Rumors abound; he's been in prison for seducing a minor, he's seduced half the noble women of Europe, he is capricious, vain, difficult. International music star, David Garrett, makes his movie debut playing the role of Paganini. It is Garrett's youth and incredible virtuoso talent that brings the excitement, energy, modernity and wonder to this film - the same way he enchants his audience during his sold-out concerts all over the world.

1830. Violin virtuoso and notorious womanizer Niccolò Paganini (David Garrett) is at the peak of his career, acclaimed throughout Europe. His name alone suggests countless affairs and scandals - which is exactly what his manager Urbani (Jared Harris) is doing his utmost to cultivate, for it is in his interest to market his famous client the best way possible. Only the London public has yet to be conquered. In a plan to lure Paganini to London for his British debut, English impresario John Watson (Christian McKay) and his mistress Elisabeth Wells (Veronica Ferres) risk all they own. Business-savvy Urbani ultimately manages to bring Paganini to the British capital, albeit against his will. And thanks to the rave reviews by journalist Ethel Langham (Joely Richardson), Urbani's strategy seems to be working better than he imagined. Fans throng his hotel, causing pandemonium. Musician and manager are forced to take refuge at Watson's home, where Paganini quickly takes a liking to his host's lovely daughter Charlotte (Andrea Deck), a talented singer. She and the violinist find the way to each other's hearts through music - and Paganini falls undyingly in love with the young beauty. This displeases Urbani, however, who fears he will lose his influence on his protegé. He begins to craft a diabolical plan...

The life story of Italian violinist and composer, Niccolò Paganini, who rose to fame as a virtuoso in the early 19th Century.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 02 June, 2014.

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