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The Bohemian

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In 18th century Italy, aspiring opera composer Josef Mysliveček dreams of becoming a musician. His ambitions lead him to embark on a journey, exploring the world of opera to fulfill his destiny. Against all odds, he makes his mark in sophisticated Venice society as "Il Boemo," his talent and charm winning over socialites, impresarios, and performers -- in addition to the many women captivated by his appeal. Embracing a hedonistic lifestyle within the "pleasure capital" of Europe, Mysliveček enjoys a multitude of sexual relationships while pouring his heart into his music.
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Anna Smith Deadline Hollywood Daily 09/29/2022
[Strains] under the weight of biographical information. But it’s still a strong biopic that has something to say about musical creativity and opportunity, as well as the colorful lifestyle of 18th century Venetians. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Romney Screen International 09/20/2022
A visually and musically vivid film that, while it undoubtedly labours under some staid period drama conventions, largely transcends them with its ripely conceived backstage and bedroom intrigue. Go to Full Review
Carmen Paddock Movies We Texted About 09/17/2024
Where The Bohemian really shines is its treatment of music and opera scenes. The opera singers appearing in the film – including world-famous countertenor Philippe Jaroussky – imbue the words and music with full dramatic meaning. Go to Full Review
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 08/05/2024
B
A richly detailed biography of eighteenth-century composer Josef Mysliveček...done with elegance, as well as respect and a degree of compassion for its subject. Go to Full Review
Michael Clark Epoch Times 07/30/2024
4/5
The writer-director of the multi-award-winning 2015 documentary about Myslivecek (“Confession of the Vanished”), Vaclav was clearly the right man to make this film. His adoration of his subject is obvious but never in a sycophantic or fawning manner. Go to Full Review
Louis Roberts Loud and Clear Reviews 07/26/2024
3.5/5
It’s overlong and overwrought, yes, but doesn’t even that speak to the excesses of Mysliveček’s life, the vivacity of his music, and the dirty underbelly of a culture that would ultimately be his undoing? Go to Full Review
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Jennifer W @Jennycake Jan 23 The Bohemian is a sumptuous film, rich with color, sound, and grace. A true story and a warning to careerists. See more chip a @chipanator 08/07/2024 Treat the people respectfully at the arc of your career. See more Aleesa S 12/03/2023 Visually and musically, it's gorgeous. But there's little plot holding the story together. It's more like a collection of vignettes with really poor segues in between. And all the characters came across as oddly flat, especially the titular composer. I felt no emotional connection to any of them. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 18th century Italy, aspiring opera composer Josef Mysliveček dreams of becoming a musician. His ambitions lead him to embark on a journey, exploring the world of opera to fulfill his destiny. Against all odds, he makes his mark in sophisticated Venice society as "Il Boemo," his talent and charm winning over socialites, impresarios, and performers -- in addition to the many women captivated by his appeal. Embracing a hedonistic lifestyle within the "pleasure capital" of Europe, Mysliveček enjoys a multitude of sexual relationships while pouring his heart into his music.
Director
Petr Vaclav
Producer
Jan Macola
Screenwriter
Petr Vaclav
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Mimesis Film, Filmová Nadace, Sentimentalfilm, Regione Liguria, Dugong Films, The Czech Republic State Fund for Support and Development of Cinematography, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Regione del Veneto, Ceská Televize, Sicilia Film Commission, Regione Siciliana, Liguria Film Commission, Ministero della Cultura (MiC)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama, Music
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 30, 2024
Runtime
2h 22m
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