I saw this at the FilmFest DC in April 2011.
The story was complex on so many levels: the wonderful family relationship of the Mozarts as they travelled around Europe. The strong feminine influences; the strictures of society that allow the older sister's intellect to waste away; the daughters of the king who were locked away in isolation.
The costumes were authentic without being overly lush.
The relationship between the young Wolfgang and his older sister was quite touching.
The growth of the lead actress from barely a teen to a woman accepting her fate was written (all within a year or so) and acted very well.
There was an interesting subplot with the king's daughter that showed the two girls/women accepting the same fate albeit at different levels of society.
The story was complex on so many levels: the wonderful family relationship of the Mozarts as they travelled around Europe. The strong feminine influences; the strictures of society that allow the older sister's intellect to waste away; the daughters of the king who were locked away in isolation.
The costumes were authentic without being overly lush.
The relationship between the young Wolfgang and his older sister was quite touching.
The growth of the lead actress from barely a teen to a woman accepting her fate was written (all within a year or so) and acted very well.
There was an interesting subplot with the king's daughter that showed the two girls/women accepting the same fate albeit at different levels of society.