Storyline

The 18th-century Viennese medical establishment is threatened by the radical yet successful healing methods of Austrian physician Franz Anton Mesmer. Blind pianist Maria Theresa Paradies, daughter of a well-to-do businessman, becomes Mesmer's patient after he calms her seizure at a concert. As the two are drawn into an intimate relationship, the situation is used as an excuse to banish Mesmer from Vienna. Undaunted, he moves on, becoming a court favorite in Paris.—Bhob Stewart

Plot Keywords

pianist, 1700s, blindness, independent film

Short Review

The half a star is strictly for Alan Rickman of course. The rest of the movie was garbage. I was disturbed by the sexual assault of the two women that was barely addressed. And for a biopic it barely talked about his life. It was quite disappointing and not worth a watch even if you like Alan Rickman.

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Streaming Service

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