Summaries

19th Century violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini incurs the wrath of his diabolical manager while preparing for his debut performance in London, and falling for the daughter of an English impresario.

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. Protestors 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...—Summerstorm Entertainment

Details

Keywords
  • female rear nudity
  • female reporter
  • singer
  • 1830s
  • impresario
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Musical
Release date Oct 30, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Germany Italy
Language English French
Filming locations Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Production companies Dor Film Produktionsgesellschaft Construction Film Summerstorm Entertainment

Box office

Gross US & Canada $11294
Opening weekend US & Canada $8013
Gross worldwide $4069418

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 2m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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