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Mademoiselle Paradis
A film by Barbara Albert 97 minutes, color, 2017
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Set in 18th century Vienna, this is the true story of Maria Paradis, a gifted piano player and friend of Mozart, who lost her eyesight as a child. Desperate to cure their talented daughter, her parents entrust Maria to the famous Dr. Franz Mesmer, whose theory about animal magnetism had attracted a wide following. Using the doctor's controversial technique, Maria recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price as Maria progressively starts to lose her gift for music. She will have to choose: an ordinary life in the light or an extraordinary life in darkness, as a virtuoso.
Watch the Trailer Reviews "Sumptuous, sharp-witted and surprisingly modern." - THE NEW YORK TIMES "Sensual historical drama. A fresh, engrossing portrait that feels entirely modern." - VARIETY "An inquisitive and gorgeously accoutered period piece about science, the senses and the position of women in Mozart-era Austria." - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER "A stunning success...told with passion and grace. Maria Dragus is simply extraordinary." - THE PLAYLIST "Director Barbara Albert fashions a remarkable image of blindness and healing, of cruelty and of compassion." - THE GLOBE & MAIL "Exquisitely crafted. A superb performance from Maria Dragus." - SCREEN DAILY "A visual feast of a film, this biopic will keep you entertained and give you something to think about later." - CAMDEN COURIER-POST Links
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