Vivaldi 

A biography of Antonio Vivaldi's early life, when the young priest became the music teacher at a school for the illegitimate daughters of Venice's courtesans.

Director:

Boris Damast

Writers:

Boris Damast (screenplay), Jeffrey Freedman (screenplay)

Storyline

The headstrong genius and priest Antonio Vivaldi is sent to the Ospedale Della Pieta, a charitable institution for the care of courtesans' illegitimate daughters. Here he finds himself in charge of a talented but traumatised group of girls and his outrageous talent and flame red hair sometimes excite more than just their musical passions. With diligence and care Vivaldi schools them into a sublime chamber orchestra and soon they are renowned continent-wide. However clouds soon loom and his maverick ways arouse the suspicion of powerful men. Now he finds himself exiled and separated from his beloved girls. Despondent, he discovers the nature of a dark plot against them - they are to be sold into slavery via a prostitution ring. The great composer must do all he can to rescue his puplis, career and the very integrity of the city Venice from abject ruin.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | musician | character name in title | 

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Taglines:

One of the most popular composers of all time had to choose between duty and passion.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Music

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Details

Country:

USA Belgium

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Antonio Vivaldi

Filming Locations:

Venice, Veneto, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Straight Arrow Films,Mechaniks

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Max Irons was attached to play Antonio Vivaldi but subsequently dropped out.