THEME EXPLORATION

composer biography

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
“Elgar”
“Elgar”
1962 · Ken Russell
The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
1948 · Michael Powell & Pressburger
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
1980 · David Lynch
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
2019 · Martin Scorsese
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
1930 · D.W. Griffith
Actress
Actress
1987 · Kon Ichikawa
Benediction
Benediction
2018 · Terence Davies
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal
1971 · Roberto Rossellini
Di Cavalcanti
Di Cavalcanti
1977 · Glauber Rocha
Fire Island
Fire Island
1974 · Derek Jarman
För att inte tala om alla dessa kvinnor
För att inte tala om alla dessa kvinnor
1964 · Ingmar Bergman
Hokusai
Hokusai
1953 · Hiroshi Teshigahara
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Miloš Forman Czech Republic

His masterpiece 'Amadeus' is the definitive composer biography film, exploring Mozart's genius, rivalry, and tragic life with operatic intensity.

 Chuck Russell United Kingdom

Known for visually flamboyant and psychologically complex composer biopics including 'The Music Lovers' (Tchaikovsky) and 'Lisztomania' (Franz Liszt).

 Rainer Werner Fassbinder Germany

Created 'Despair' and explored artistic genius and personal torment in ways that deeply investigate the composer's inner psychological world and creative process.