Mademoiselle Paradis (2017)

A blind pianist living in 18th-century Vienna forms an extraordinary relationship with the physician who is trying to restore her sight.

Director:

Barbara Albert

Writers:

Kathrin Resetarits (screenplay), Barbara Albert (collaboration on screenplay)

Stars:

Maria Dragus, Devid Striesow, Lukas Miko

6 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Maria Dragus	...	Maria Theresia Paradis (as Maria-Victoria Dragus)
Devid Striesow	...	Franz Anton Mesmer
Lukas Miko	...	Joseph Anton Paradis, Resis Vater
Katja Kolm	...	Maria Rosalia Paradis, Resis Mutter
Maresi Riegner	...	Dienstmagd Agnes
Johanna Orsini-Rosenberg	...	Mesmers Ehefrau, Maria Anna von Posch
Stefanie Reinsperger	...	Köchin Johanna (as Steffi Reinsperger)
Christoph Luser	...	Graf Pellegrini
Susanne Wuest	...	Jungfer Ossine
Theresa Martini	...	Catherine Zwelferin
Julia Pointner	...	Hedi
Sascha Merényi	...	Barths Begleiter
Attila Beke	...	Herr 1
Thomas Anton	...	Herr 3
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Christoph Bittenauer	...	Freund des Hauses

Storyline

18th century Vienna. Maria Theresia von Paradis, a gifted piano player and close friend of Mozart's, lost her eye-sight as a child. Desperate to cure their talented daughter, the Paradis entrust Maria to Dr. Mesmer, a forward-thinking-physician who gives her the care and attention that she requires. With the doctor's innovative techniques of magnetism, Maria slowly recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price as the woman progressively starts to lose her gift for music.

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Plot Keywords:

family name in title | blind | blind girl | blindness | piano player | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Austria Germany

Language:

German French

Release Date:

10 November 2017 (Austria)

Also Known As:

Licht

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion, LOOKSfilm, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1

User Reviews

Loss of Sight, But Then ...

A fascinating and factual look at 18th century (1700s+) European life as we "look" into the life of Maria Theresia von Paradis an accomplished pianist & composer (possible connection w/Mozart) who was blind (or nearly so) at a young age; gains some vision w/the help of the famous Mesmer & his use of magnetism to affect biology. But, at a cost. Acting was superb especially the in-demand actress Maria Dragus as Paradis. Sets, props, costumes, makeup all aristocratically world class. Remarkable look at the extent people went to achieve a certain appearance from wigs to skin emollients many of which were disgusting at least and even poisonous such as lead. Not uncommon at that time because of the prevalence of skin parasites, diseases, and lost teeth. She died in 1824, and accomplished much despite the visual challenges.