This period drama, situated in 18th century Vienna, tells the story of Maria Theresia von Paradis, a blind pianist and contemporary of Mozart. As a young woman she had to choose between an ordinary life in light or an extraordinary life as a pianist in darkness.

Austria & Germany, 2017, 97min, German & French with English subtitles, directed by Barbara Albert

In 2019 CineClub investigates the relationship of Austrian cinema and genre. We continue in the spring with a closer look at Austrian historical period dramas from the silent era to current festival highlights.

Full Season:

CineConcert: Sodom and Gomorrah: The Legend of Sin and Punishment
Tuesday 2 April, 7pm, ACF London

Angelo
Thursday 11 April, 7pm, ACF London

The White Ribbon
Tuesday 23 April, 7pm, ACF London

Thursday 23 May, 7pm, ACF London

Amour Fou
Thursday 30 May, 7pm, ACF London