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      Speaking in Strings

      Released Oct 29, 1999 1 hr. 13 min. Documentary List
      Reviews Documentarian and long-time friend Paola di Florio profiles legendary violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, a hot-headed chain smoker and possible alcoholic, through a series of interviews and performances. Nadja's offstage persona confuses audiences, while at the same time her onstage virtuosity and unconventional interpretations of the classical violin repertoire amazes them. Outspoken, brash and controversial, Nadja struggles with depression and reflects on a life saved by music. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member There's not enough of the music, and way too much of an extremely conventional documentary. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful Performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Documentarian and long-time friend Paola di Florio profiles legendary violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, a hot-headed chain smoker and possible alcoholic, through a series of interviews and performances. Nadja's offstage persona confuses audiences, while at the same time her onstage virtuosity and unconventional interpretations of the classical violin repertoire amazes them. Outspoken, brash and controversial, Nadja struggles with depression and reflects on a life saved by music.
      Director
      Paola di Florio
      Distributor
      Seventh Art Releasing
      Production Co
      CounterPoint Films
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 29, 1999, Wide