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In Search Of Mozart [2005]
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This will intrigue and captivate you!
Review date: 2007-03-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
This documentary is a fascinating expose of the real Mozart and is very different from other films claiming to document his life. Taking us through the composer's life through a journey that covers the richly cultural continent of Europe, this film looks at Mozart's passions, his motivations and struggles from a fresh angle.
The musical accompaniment to the imagery adds to our experience of watching the film as we are treated to scenes of classical music and mesmerising cinematography.
This is great watch whether you have a special interest in Mozart or even if you have no prior knowledge!
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Reviews
Stunning
Review date: 2007-03-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
I thought I knew it all from Amadeus but this film - which is beautifully shot by the way - shocked me by revealing how much of Shaffer's film was myth & legend. Needless to say, the music is divine and I don't know how they could afford to get so many artists. A perfect introduction to anyone even barely interested in Mozart. Like another reviewer I wasn't sure at first about the modern city shots but grew to like them - and it's certainly better than just paintings - and much much better than reconstructions. Excellent - and it made my sons get back to the piano so thats not bad either.
Poorly made documentary
Review date: 2007-02-25 Rating: 2 out of 10
If it had been a book it would have been mediocre. The only thing this film contains are commentaries by various critics.
But this is a DVD, not a book:
1. There is no complete piece of music nor any insightful comments on the music itself
2. Many of the commentaries by musicians, critics etc. are rather superficial ("the music is divine" kind of statements)
3. It is full of modern views of cities (as they are today). If I want to see how Paris, London, Vienna etc. look like today, I do not expect to find it in documentary about Mozart.
4. There are also plenty of scenes filmed in modern motorways (to show us how Mozart moved from place to place). Totally irrelevant to the subject.
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Fantastic general interest or for the Mozart fan
Review date: 2006-12-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film is a fantastic expose of Mozart, the historical period around his life, his family background and his musical career. It blows apart many myths created by the rather over commercialised Amadeus film and presents, I believe for the first time, a true picture of this great artist. Full of decent renditions of Mozart works (not just little snippets) it follows his life from fledgling composer aged 8 to mature symphonic genius and opera composer. It delves deep into his psyche exploring his relationship with his father, wife and sister, and the imputus behind his desire to succeed. A moving, enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable film for the connoisseur or novice alike narrated by the smooth charming voice of Julia Stevenson.
A favourite documentary
Review date: 2006-07-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
I just read this review in Time Out and couldn't agree more:... "For a superb survey of what the composer means to a wide range of articulate people, Phil Grabsky's In Search of Mozart can't be bettered. Famous bands play and the great and the good are interviewed, inlcuding Thomas Allen, Renee Fleming, Imogen Cooper, Angelika Kirchschlager, Magdalena Kozena...Gush-free, serious, but with an exciting sense of occasion." I love this documentary. I watched part of it purely by chance on TV in January and then realised it was on DVD too. Just brilliant!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Sam West
Juliet Stevenson
Creators:
Juliet Stevenson (Primary Contributor)
Sam West (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Pias UK
Manufacturer: Pias UK
EAN: 5060115340007
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2006-01-23
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Exempt
Running time: 128 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005
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Language: English (Original Language)