Wolfgangs older sister maria anna mozart nicknamed nannerl went on tour with her brother and father and, playwright sylvia milo argues, she was actually the more talented sibling. Papa mozart marc barbe was a taskmaster but a doting father. If only the film werent so turgid, writes peter bradshaw. In the case of maria anna nannerl mozart, the reason for her discouragement was simple. The movie gives a very believable and intimate picture of father leopold mozart s young family with prodigies wolfgang at age 11 and older sister anna maria nannerl at 14 and mainly involves their travels seeking musical glory. The film will be followed by a discussion hosted by wxxi classical 91. Play full mozart s sister in best video format with movie summary a reimagined account of the early life of maria anna nannerl mozart, five years older than wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Full streaming mozart s sister in best video format now you can enjoy mozart s sister in best quality.
Originally the featured performer, nannerl has given way to wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving. That sister, maria anna walburga ignatia mozart, born in 1751 and known as nannerl, was said to posses a rare talent that, by some accounts, this film included, nearly rivaled that of her brother. This revisionist account of mozarts early life reclaims one of historys lost women. Mozarts sister 2011 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. This films spotlight goes not to wolfgang amadeus mozart, about whom much is known, but to his sister maria anna walburga ignatia mozart, nicknamed nannerl, who was five years his elder. Watch mozarts sister english subtitled prime video. Mozart s sister may 10, 20 check out the new trailer for augustine, a french film chronicling one womans sexual awakening against the backdrop of victorian psychology and social repression. English subtitles written, directed and produced by rena faret, mozart s sister is a reimagined account of the early life of maria anna nannerl mozart played by marie faret, the directors daughter, five years older than wolfgang david moreau and a musical prodigy in her own right.
Posted on october 9, 20 april 20, 2016 by thomas goss. Making the casting of these two characters a family affair was probably not the best idea. Maria anna walburga ignatia mozart 30 july 1751 29 october 1829, called marianne and nicknamed nannerl, was a musician, the older sister of wolfgang amadeus mozart 17561791 and daughter of leopold 17191787 and anna maria mozart 17201778. This french drama film follows nannerl mozart, sister of the famed wolfgang amadeus mozart during his childhood tour.
In truth, the film has little to do even with wolfgang, a side note in a story focused on his only sister whos first seen squatting on the side of a road. Written, directed and produced by rene feret, mozart s sister is a reimagined account of the early life of maria anna nannerl mozart played by marie feret, the directors daughter, five years older than wolfgang david moreau and a musical prodigy in her own right. That is the haunting question behind the new film mozarts sister, which has just opened in. Mozarts sister is a french movie that decries past social conventions regarding the freedom of women. Deceptive cadence a new french film joins the pile of ruminations on another very talented mozart.
Once the featured performer, nannerl has given way to wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father leopold tours his talented offspring in front of the. Wolfgang mozart s older sister was exceptionally talented. The last time i took to the movie theater to attempt a glimpse into the life of wolfgang mozart, it was 1984 and the movie amadeus was all the rage. A reimagined account of the early life of maria anna nannerl mozart, five years older than wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Mozart s sister was released in 2011 on friday, august 19, 2011 in limited movie theaters. This independent french drama from 2010 presents a fictional account of the early life of maria anna mozart, also known as nannerl, the sister of wolfgang amadeus mozart. The lost genius of mozart s sister nannerl mozart was a child prodigy like her brother wolfgang amadeus, but her musical career came to an end when she was 18. Mozarts sister is a reimagined account of the early life of maria anna nannerl mozart, five years older than wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, nannerl has given way to wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father leopold tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre. Still, theirs was largely a happy life, as shown in rene ferets mozart s sister, a lavishly photographed period biopic that contrasts the familys struggle with the luxuries of its patrons. And, as she grew, her family discouraged her and put all their energy into her brother and pushed her to marry and have a family. Theres a lot of whatif there, and at least five novels have speculated about nannerls inner life and outer talents. David moreau and marie feret as mozart and his sister. Mozart s sister is a melancholy but utterly beautiful film.
Watch mozart s sister movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Mozarts sister is the first film on the subject, and its. Everything you need to know about mozarts sister movie. Admittedly, the story of nannerl mozart does deserve to be told but not really like this, as in the end mozart s sister basically only serves as a slow moving and unnecessary reminder of how bad. Read the mozart s sister movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Originally the featured performer, nannerl has given way to wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father leopold marc barbe tours. This film is like a very very expensive home movie. A speculative account of maria anna nannerl mozart marie feret, five years older than wolfgang david moreau and a musical prodigy in her.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mozart s sister near you. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including conan the barbarian, fright night and spy kids. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. This has loads of potential for scandal and passion but none of it comes to pass. The lost genius of mozarts sister music the guardian. Was mozarts sister actually the most talented musician in. If you want history, by all means read history and dont look for it in films. Im saying this lest i seem like one of these pedantic characters who want to tear a film. Once the featured performer, nannerl has given way to wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father leopold tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of prefrench revolution europe. Rent mozarts sister 2011 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Despite its romantic, feminist worldview, however, its more of a reformist movie calling for reform of conventions than a revolutionary one calling for abolishment of religion, church, family, and other institutions, as a more marxist worldview might do.
The image that springs to mind is of the young mozart touring the royal courts of europe. It presents a fictional account of the early life of. The exchanges between louise and nannerl are sometimes laborious, even stilted. The movie is two hours long and requires her to carry it on her shoulders. Taking shelter during her familys journey, she befriends the young princess of france, louise, and becomes entangled in the drama of the royal residence at versailles, being courted by the dauphin himself. Mozarts sister touches on siblings true personalities. Mozarts sister is a 2010 french drama film written and directed by rene feret, and starring two of his daughters.
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