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A Night To Remember (PG)
(Roy Ward Baker,...
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Battleship (12A)
(Peter Berg, 2012, Us) Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna. 131 mins
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A Night To Remember (PG)
(Roy Ward Baker,...
- 4/13/2012
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
This revisionist account of Mozart's early life reclaims one of history's lost women. If only the film weren't so turgid
René Féret's earnest and ponderously acted movie is partly a feminist reclaiming of one of history's lost women, and also a revisionist, speculative account of Mozart's early life that is not so far away from Milos Forman's Amadeus. It has a seriousness that commands attention, and a very believable sense of the hardship and bitterness Mozart Sr put his family through. It is a good subject. If only this film weren't so turgid, and didn't have that strained quality in the sound recording that picks up every extraneous costume-rustle and makes the background silence in every scene seem like a continuous hiss.
Marc Barbé and Delphine Chuillot are Léopold and Anna-Maria Mozart, parents who are putting their children through a gruelling and continuous continental tour. Their remarkable 10-year-old,...
René Féret's earnest and ponderously acted movie is partly a feminist reclaiming of one of history's lost women, and also a revisionist, speculative account of Mozart's early life that is not so far away from Milos Forman's Amadeus. It has a seriousness that commands attention, and a very believable sense of the hardship and bitterness Mozart Sr put his family through. It is a good subject. If only this film weren't so turgid, and didn't have that strained quality in the sound recording that picks up every extraneous costume-rustle and makes the background silence in every scene seem like a continuous hiss.
Marc Barbé and Delphine Chuillot are Léopold and Anna-Maria Mozart, parents who are putting their children through a gruelling and continuous continental tour. Their remarkable 10-year-old,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
★★☆☆☆ Directed by French filmmaker René Féret, edited by his wife Fabienne and starring two of his own daughters in central roles, 2010 period drama/biopic Mozart's Daughter is very much a family affair in every sense. The film documents the young life of Maria Anna Mozart (Marie Féret) - nicknamed Nannerl by those closest to her - the elder sister of the renowned German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and purposes to reveal the hidden life of this shy, tragically overlooked musical talent.
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- 4/11/2012
- by CineVue
- CineVue
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Feb. 14, 2012
Price: DVD $29.95, Blu-ray $38.95
Studio: Music Box
Marie Féret is Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart in Mozart’s Sister.
Marie Féret portrays Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, the older sibling of you-know-who, in the 2010 music-filled French drama film Mozart’s Sister.
In 18th century Europe, “Nannerl” Mozart, an accomplished singer, harpsichordist and violinist, is first held forth as her family’s infant prodigy and its featured performer. That is, of course, until her five-years-young brother Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (David Moreau) begins to take center stage.
As their strict but loving father Leopold (Marc Barbe) tours them in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe, Nannerl approaches marriageable age. Nannerl’s father bows to social strictures “for her own good” and forbids her to continue with the violin or composition, while privately conceding her talent to his wife. Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed by her gender,...
Price: DVD $29.95, Blu-ray $38.95
Studio: Music Box
Marie Féret is Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart in Mozart’s Sister.
Marie Féret portrays Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, the older sibling of you-know-who, in the 2010 music-filled French drama film Mozart’s Sister.
In 18th century Europe, “Nannerl” Mozart, an accomplished singer, harpsichordist and violinist, is first held forth as her family’s infant prodigy and its featured performer. That is, of course, until her five-years-young brother Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (David Moreau) begins to take center stage.
As their strict but loving father Leopold (Marc Barbe) tours them in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe, Nannerl approaches marriageable age. Nannerl’s father bows to social strictures “for her own good” and forbids her to continue with the violin or composition, while privately conceding her talent to his wife. Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed by her gender,...
- 1/12/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Music Box Films
The 18th century was not a good time to be born with two X chromosomes. Although she proved to be a gifted singer, composer and harpsichordist in her own right, none of that mattered for Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart. Or so René Féret’s newest film, “Mozart’s Sister,” reveals.
A work of fiction, the film was shot on location at Versailles and delves into the life of the Mozart’s as they traveled around Europe showcasing their two child prodigies.
The 18th century was not a good time to be born with two X chromosomes. Although she proved to be a gifted singer, composer and harpsichordist in her own right, none of that mattered for Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart. Or so René Féret’s newest film, “Mozart’s Sister,” reveals.
A work of fiction, the film was shot on location at Versailles and delves into the life of the Mozart’s as they traveled around Europe showcasing their two child prodigies.
- 8/20/2011
- by Alexandra Cheney
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Directed by René Feret
Starring Marie Féret, Marc Barbé, Delphine Chuillot, David Moreau, Clovis Fouin, Lisa Féret
Trapped forever in the shadow of her genius younger brother, Maria Anna Mozart (nicknamed Nannerl) has inspired much speculation over the centuries.
Was her musical talent equivalent to Wolfgang’s? Did she compose her own music only for her father to deny its existence? What made her give up performing? After touring Europe’s palaces with her family as a child, why did she hide away in Salzburg from her mid-teens onwards? She cuts an intriguing figure in Baroque history. She is typical of all the talented female writers, composers and artists who never had a chance to shine because of their gender, yet she is unique in that she did have her opportunity on the public stage, and, given Mozart’s support of her ability, could have had her day in the sun.
Starring Marie Féret, Marc Barbé, Delphine Chuillot, David Moreau, Clovis Fouin, Lisa Féret
Trapped forever in the shadow of her genius younger brother, Maria Anna Mozart (nicknamed Nannerl) has inspired much speculation over the centuries.
Was her musical talent equivalent to Wolfgang’s? Did she compose her own music only for her father to deny its existence? What made her give up performing? After touring Europe’s palaces with her family as a child, why did she hide away in Salzburg from her mid-teens onwards? She cuts an intriguing figure in Baroque history. She is typical of all the talented female writers, composers and artists who never had a chance to shine because of their gender, yet she is unique in that she did have her opportunity on the public stage, and, given Mozart’s support of her ability, could have had her day in the sun.
- 8/18/2011
- by Karina
- Planet Fury
On August 19, Music Box Films will release the René Féret drama Mozart's Sister and we have a clip from the French film. Mozart's Sister is a re-imagined account of the early life of Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart (played by Marie Féret, the director's daughter), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) 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 (Marc Barbe) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose, Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender. But a friendship with the son and daughter of Louis Xv...
- 8/16/2011
- Comingsoon.net
Nothing is more exquisite than a period piece film - especially one such as Mozart’S Sister opening in Los Angeles, Orange County and New York on August 19. The film will show in St. Louis beginning on September 30 at the Plaza Frontenac.
Synopsis:
Written, directed and produced by René Féret, Mozart.S Sister is a re-imagined account of the early life of Maria Anna .Nannerl. Mozart (played by Marie Féret, the director.s daughter), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) 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 (Marc Barbe) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose, Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender. But a friendship...
Synopsis:
Written, directed and produced by René Féret, Mozart.S Sister is a re-imagined account of the early life of Maria Anna .Nannerl. Mozart (played by Marie Féret, the director.s daughter), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) 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 (Marc Barbe) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose, Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender. But a friendship...
- 8/8/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Music Box Films A scene from “Mozart’s Sister”
Although Wolfgang Mozart is heralded as a prodigy, “Mozart’s Sister” places Nannerl, his older sister front and center. A singer, harpsichordist and violinist in her own right, Nannerl was five years Wolfgang’s elder. The film is set in 1763 France and tells the story of the 15-year-old girls dream of composing.
Originally titled “Nannerl, la soeur de Mozart,” the film is written and directed by René Féret and stars his daughter Marie Féret as Nannerl.
Although Wolfgang Mozart is heralded as a prodigy, “Mozart’s Sister” places Nannerl, his older sister front and center. A singer, harpsichordist and violinist in her own right, Nannerl was five years Wolfgang’s elder. The film is set in 1763 France and tells the story of the 15-year-old girls dream of composing.
Originally titled “Nannerl, la soeur de Mozart,” the film is written and directed by René Féret and stars his daughter Marie Féret as Nannerl.
- 7/28/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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