The Devil's Violinist Page #3

Synopsis: 1830. Violin virtuoso and notorious womanizer Niccolò Paganini (David Garrett) is at the peak of his career, acclaimed throughout Europe. His name alone suggests countless affairs and scandals - which is exactly what his manager Urbani (Jared Harris) is doing his utmost to cultivate, for it is in his interest to market his famous client the best way possible. Only the London public has yet to be conquered. In a plan to lure Paganini to London for his British debut, English impresario John Watson (Christian McKay) and his mistress Elisabeth Wells (Veronica Ferres) risk all they own. Business-savvy Urbani ultimately manages to bring Paganini to the British capital, albeit against his will. And thanks to the rave reviews by journalist Ethel Langham (Joely Richardson), Urbani's strategy seems to be working better than he imagined. Protestors throng his hotel, causing pandemonium. Musician and manager are forced to take refuge at Watson's home, where Paganini quickly takes a liking to his h
Director(s): Bernard Rose
Production: Freestyle Releasing
  2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.1
Metacritic:
38
Rotten Tomatoes:
31%
R
Year:
2013
122 min
$8,013
Website
368 Views


And he worships the devil.

- No?

This is terrible. What

can we do about it?

Chase him. Keep bothering him.

No mercy for rapists!

- Frauenschnder!

No asylum for devil worshipers!

- Devil worshipers!

Music to my ears.

No mercy for rapists! No

asylum for devil worshipers!

Forgive. We had not expected it

I look to see if everything

is to your satisfaction.

Is he here?

- We keep trouble at the hotel.

You will be staying here.

- My goodness!

We do not have a

butler and no furniture.

I told that we are only moved.

What? He's here? Do you play the maid?

Papa! And what about Elizabeth?

We introduce them as my wife.

Last. Then I waited.

- We do not have time.

Ah, gentlemen. Welcome

to my humble home.

This way. Sir.

Ah, it's my honor to

introduce you to my wife

Elizabeth. Elizabeth,

this is Signor Paganini.

Signor Paganini, I am very pleased.

London awaited your arrival.

- This is Signor Urbani.

Did you have a pleasant journey?

- In fact, Mrs... Watson.

Watson, yes.

- How charming.

What a wonderful home.

Forgive that we invaded

you before you're set.

No, you are welcome.

We have a cozy room.

friendly.

- We take care of the luggage.

Charlotte? Charlotte?

The maid takes das. Very good.

Well, great.

A bit faster, if that's all right.

Thank you.

- Very much luggage.

Yes. Well, if you are traveling.

Maestro, I think we

should look for a hotel.

We only interfere here.

No, I would like to stay.

Why?

- The maid.

What is your name?

Charlotte.

- Charlotte as Carlotta?

Yes.

- Please call me Niccolo.

Do you want to show me the

city? It is so strange and big.

It is lonely, if you

constantly traveling.

I have a lot of work

and little free time.

When you're with me,

you can take your time

I do not know, what

are you out like, sir.

Delicate hands. Your work

does not seem to be hard.

Since we hardly know each

other, I would be grateful

if you would keep your hands with you.

Why you wear a ring?

- I am an opera singer.

Ah yes? You have to know

I have you already seen

- probably in Bologna?

Excuse me for a moment

- Magic! Yes, of course.

The you have seen?

- Of course.

Lamb stew with dumplings? Really?

You can not serve This stinks.

The cooking skills of Elizabeth.

What is he doing up there?

He makes himself comfortable and tries

Make friends with the maid.

What?

- Do not throw him in front of the.

He come too close to you?

- He should not try.

Even if he looks good,

, he is a vain peacock.

The disgusts me. Why do

we get involved with him?

I can not change it.

But you're doing fine.

Nevertheless, we need to

offer him something to eat

Good evening, gentlemen.

I need the services of an Italian chef

Your've got! Yourself exceeded.

This is truly a feast for the nose.

What the hell is that?

- Aglio e olio tagliatelle.

Since enough garlic in

it, to make me French.

Take it away. Take it away.

On, go back to your work.

Noise

Edible. Here you go.

You can serve it to him.

I think he would get

his food dear of you.

As much as I regret

it, I have no interest.

Do not be so hasty. Your

doing us all a service

if you help, the great

ambition this household,

which your belonging to implement

. Not to mention Full of pleasure,

to experience intimacy with

the greatest genius of our time

If you want me as a whore,

so my price is much higher.

Yes, of course.

I ask to forgive me for this

presumption. Please. Please.

I bet you've never seen

anything so precious

Pathetic.

Perfection.

(Chanting) No mercy for rapists!

No asylum for devil

worshipers! Resist the wicked!

No mercy for rapists!

No mercy for rapists!

His music is certainly

better than yours.

Resist the wicked!

Hello. Time for the

sample waiting your coach.

No mercy for rapists!

No asylum

- DC he comes.

Outside is the press and

the rabble of the other day.

But we climb directly.

No asylum for devil worshipers!

- Get in,.

Is your appearance really

a guinea per square worth?

Gentlemen, it sounds a bit cumbersome.

It is not Beethoven.

No, not sure.

Could Signor Paganini not

honor us with a sample of

The concertmaster has a Guarneri.

I can see that too.

Mr. Watson.

- Yes, Mr. er Signor Paganini.

I have to interrupt.

- What can I do?

The instrument from the concert

master, I would like to play.

To Only. He will

not break anything.

He plays a musical scale.

Thank you.

Sir, I do not care who you

are. Give me my instrument.

Mr. Paganini, what are you thinking?

Three boxes sold for the

Fifth And five for the Ninth.

Sparsely occupied parking. That was it.

Dozens of journalists outside

my door. Day and night.

Maybe it runs at the box office.

Did you read the "Times"?

- Not today.

"This brazen and arrogant Italians

has the general admission prices

A pound and raised a shilling.

We've heard that until now

only two boxes have been sold. "

Who wrote the If I could

Who ever you know it

Miss Langharn

This could help us out of trouble

The royal seal? Around the palace

I would also say, Mr. Watson

Nothing brings more people to the theater

than the recommendation of the King

Then I let play my magic powers

Good day, gentlemen Signore Paganini

Have you seen the seal

- Jaja

..?.?.. And how much he pays

It is an honor to play for

the King And good advertising

With the greatest

respect and deep regret

We have to turn down the invitation

No, no

- But His Majesty offers

a pretty box of honor

for our concert at.

No, you do not understand.

You can not refuse.

This is an invitation His Majesty.

If it is His Majesty,

, he can pay the price.

This is ridiculous!

We hardly sold tickets!

Man accuses us, to ask absurd prices!

And the're right! This is a disaster!

If the theater is empty, does

not take place the concert.

Corrupts the Youth, poisoned

souls destroyed life!

Thank you.

The women chanting outside. '

Mr. Paganini '.1

- Yes.

I want that you leave this house.

Item? I want you and Signor Urbani

're gone in the morning.

This is not the decision the maid.

I think Mr. Watson wants me to stay.

John Watson deserves more respect

for his efforts to promote you.

He should say myself.

Your treats his daughter

like an ordinary whore.

I am not the maid. We had to dismiss it,

crooks around you more money to give.

I'm his daughter. You

have Urbani dependent

me to buy for your pleasure.

- Did not I.

Have you comfortable.

You are not the violinist,

to be of your profess.

It's true what they say.

Your game sounds thin.

It consists of showmanship

And Your music is trivial.

You are a juggler. You do not practice.

Because you do not want us to

see as second class you are.

Think what you want. You'll see.

It show me.

Prove it yet. I need

you to prove anything.

You are not my father.

(Chanting) the devil's

music, confused youth,

poisoned souls, poisoned life!

Pst! Please.

You want to sell us?

- Go on.

Please.

Well, we make call it a day.

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