Underplayed Gems

The Devil's Violinist (2013)

The Devil's Violinist poster
Directed by
Bernard Rose
Genre
drama film, biographical film, musical film
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, Italy
Runtime
2h 02m
Rated
R
Rating
6.6 of 10 from 183 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The film follows the 19th-century Italian violinist Niccolò Paganini as his virtuosic playing draws massive audiences and suspicion of a pact with the devil. It shows his rise to fame and his relationships with admirers and critics.

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What happens

The Devil's Violinist is a 2013 film written and directed by Bernard Rose. It is based on the life story of the 19th-century Italian violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini. The film had its US premiere on 10 March 2014 at the Miami International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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