The Devil's Violinist Page #5

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
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If he's ready.

Yes, but how long does it take to yet?

Where is he?

- He is not there yet.

He does not answer.

What do I do now? A

Violin Violin Concerto no.

(Chanting) Paganini!

On the stage with you. But

let yourself plenty of time.

Not too fast. Not too fast.

I can not play without him

He has never shown us the

notes for the solo voice.

Break a leg. But let

yourselves this time.

Enjoy.

So, I has to get out now.

You bring him here. I'm

begging you. Get him.

Good luck.

Applause

you begin to play.

Where is he? I've already

What's going on?

- Do not panic. He's in there.

You already play. They

started with the overture.

He is in there? You do

not want to be disturbed.

What?

- You talk business.

Business? He has

to play a concert.

Get him out.

- No. Impossible.

The concert has begun.

I should let no one.

No Niccolo!

Gently! Not at all.

You play.

Silence.

Murmur in the audience

yell.

Screech from the audience '

Cheering and screaming

loud screech

bang

frenetic jubilation

The king has arrived.

He plays a version

of "God Save the King

I leave you my violin for six pence

From what I've heard,

I could no longer touch.

Charlotte

Please Come sing with me adding

No, they do not want me They want you

That would be absurd

- Please

Bravo

- Bravo!

The charming and

talented Charlotte Watson

Sings an aria for you now.

She sings in Italian.

She sings in Italian.

She sings in Italian.

Frenetic jubilation

Bravo!

Apparently he is the new violin God.

Excuse me.

- Please, I want to listen.

I'm from the Times' I would

like to mention you praise

Oh

- May I ask a few questions

Of course, like

Madame Tussaud wants Paganini

likeness create wax?..

For a new figure Exhibition

In a room full of celebrities

it calls celebrities Cabinet

Very resourceful

Would you like to be portrayed

would be the very

exciting for a young girl.

I had on something no claim.

I just sang, because

the maestro asked me.

What type exactly your

relationship to Paganini?

Please?

- Well, he is your music teacher?

Uh, no.

- But he lodges in your house.

In my father's house, Miss

- Langharn.

Ethel Langharn. You're how old again?

I did not say.

Do you want to know something else

Voices

Caution! It will overwhelm you.

- Niccolo!

Niccolo!

- The ladies of the way.

Charlotte!

- Niccolo!

Out of the way!

- Niccolo!

Way here!

- But where is Niccolo?

You can not wait. He

will send for you.

Mr. Watson.

- Good evening, Mr. Urbani.

The concert was excellent, is not it?

However. Have you seen my daughter?

Sure is enjoying her fame.

- Probably.

We had a full house. You

did not want to believe me.

We were successful, yes.

Could I have our share?

Well, it's late. We can

settle tomorrow clean.

I have to find Charlotte

- Do not resent me,

if I ask you for immediate payment!

I have to collect everything.

You will then receive it.

Is this your cut?

This must be fairly shared.

I have to pay the orchestra

I understand. So we'll keep that.

And we will divide, perfectly just,

if we do the billing.

- Good evening.

Apologies. Excuse me, ladies.

I beg you. I have to get

in there Quiet. Calm down.

He's not in there. Has

anyone seen Charlotte?

Miss Langharn, You look gorgeous.

Signor Urbani, you are

as a fascinating man.

I do not know I

supposed to restrain you.

You are difficult to control.

That would require a woman of your size.

In whom you enter into temptation?

Wherever I am treated kindly.

Miss Langharn, you liked the Maestro?

The pleasure was somewhat

marred to to be honest.

What extent '?

Now, it was up to the girl I

thought they were pretty clueless.

She is young. It is How young exactly?

My lips are sealed.

- I had expected.

High with you! I have a

suite reserved Sablonniere.

Let us enjoy of your triumph.

- Not without Charlotte.

She was stunning.

It would be unwise

arrive there with her.

I let the young lady

align where to find us.

You were incredible.

- So what I've never heard of.

Urbani. I can not bear all the people.

Send them away.

- As you wish, Maestro.

Where is Charlotte?

I have sent for her It

is determined on the go.

You must now rely. The

Maestro needs to rest.

Thank you. Waits. Can you stay?

Signor Urbani. Does your love to me?

No, no. It is not to my pleasure.

The poor fellow thinks he was in love.

A wretched condition. Of

which he must be weaned.

And who is the object of his desire

A young, pretty child.

About Your stature, Your hair color.

Signor Urbani. Your plan fascinates me.

She is a virgin.

Maestro. She's here.

Charlotte?

Charlotte.

- Love.

Paganini's forbidden

love for a young girl.

Paganini's concert. His

forbidden love to a young girl.

Read all about it. Is the number 11?

Yes.

- Charlotte Watson?

Yes.

- A letter from Signor Paganini.

"Come quickly hotel

Sablonniere Suite 405

The newspaper reported today

of the shameful seduction

An innocent English girl

by foreigners Paganini.

She's still a child.

Can we sit idly

as such, hustle and

bustle corrupts our youth?

This music corrodes the

soul and destroyed our lives.

This music decomposes the soul.

Miss Watson.

The Maestro's in there.

I let him know that you are here

He is the same.

Good morning.

What is going on here?

Is this your business? I

want you never see her again!

Charlotte, wait!

As you wish

- Wait!

Charlotte, wait! Charlotte, stops!

Let me explain it.

- This is obsolete!

This is a mistake

- Who are you?

Why do you give yourself

from with Urbani?

He gives me the blood in the veins

freeze! Remains of the Body of me!

Wait!

- There is the innocent child.

And here comes the seducer!

Do you see how shameless

he is after her?

He has lured to his hotel!

She's broken and humiliated!

He has ruined them! Then he left them!

The wrath of the English people

to chase him out of our country!

Charlotte!

- We Spank his ass!

Charlotte! Charlotte!

Urbani! Urbani!

Urbani!

(Charlotte) Stop it!

Urbani! Italian scum!

Charlotte!

- Way here.

Let me explain it.

Charlotte, let me explain.

Please, I beg you I have nothing please.

This is an outrage! This is an outrage!

Why do you imprison me? I am the victim!

It has attacked me for no reason!

Take care of him. He

raped a child.

What?

- That's not true.

Lies!

- A Mdchenschnder.

Lies.

- Oh yeah?

Paganini screams in pain.

An English girl to seduce.

Ah!

Charlotte.

- Papa!

Charlotte. It is, as you see, a lady.

As you can lock them up?

I am known. The press reports about me.

Come to me, my child,

out nothing happened.

How fast your are fallen from grace.

Urbani.

I am ready to forgive

you your disloyalty.

I prefer to let me beat a thousand times

Never again will I let

myself one with you.

My they have not really loved.

You loved this, what you saw in her.

Your innocence.

Someone whose purity you

redeemed of your many sins.

But she's made of flesh and blood.

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