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Mademoiselle Paradis

Original title: Licht
  • 20172017
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
727
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Licht (2017)
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A blind pianist living in 18th-century Vienna forms an extraordinary relationship with the physician who is trying to restore her sight.A blind pianist living in 18th-century Vienna forms an extraordinary relationship with the physician who is trying to restore her sight.A blind pianist living in 18th-century Vienna forms an extraordinary relationship with the physician who is trying to restore her sight.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
727
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  • Director
    • Barbara Albert
  • Writers
    • Kathrin Resetarits(screenplay)
    • Barbara Albert(collaboration on screenplay)
    • Alissa Walser(novel "Am Anfang war die Nacht Musik")
  • Stars
    • Maria Dragus
    • Devid Striesow
    • Lukas Miko
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barbara Albert
  • Writers
    • Kathrin Resetarits(screenplay)
    • Barbara Albert(collaboration on screenplay)
    • Alissa Walser(novel "Am Anfang war die Nacht Musik")
  • Stars
    • Maria Dragus
    • Devid Striesow
    • Lukas Miko
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 18 nominations

    Videos1

    Mademoiselle Paradis
    Trailer 2:02
    Mademoiselle Paradis

    Photos19

    Licht (2017)
    Devid Striesow and Maria Dragus in Licht (2017)
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    Licht (2017)
    Licht (2017)
    Maria Dragus in Licht (2017)
    Maria Dragus and Maresi Riegner in Licht (2017)
    Katja Kolm and Maria Dragus in Licht (2017)
    Devid Striesow and Maria Dragus in Licht (2017)
    Devid Striesow and Johanna Orsini-Rosenberg in Licht (2017)
    Katja Kolm and Maria Dragus in Licht (2017)
    Maresi Riegner in Licht (2017)

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    Maria Dragus
    Maria Dragus
    • Maria Theresia Paradisas Maria Theresia Paradis
    Devid Striesow
    Devid Striesow
    • Franz Anton Mesmeras Franz Anton Mesmer
    Lukas Miko
    • Joseph Anton Paradis, Resis Vateras Joseph Anton Paradis, Resis Vater
    Katja Kolm
    Katja Kolm
    • Maria Rosalia Paradis, Resis Mutteras Maria Rosalia Paradis, Resis Mutter
    Maresi Riegner
    • Dienstmagd Agnesas Dienstmagd Agnes
    Johanna Orsini-Rosenberg
    • Mesmers Ehefrau, Maria Anna von Poschas Mesmers Ehefrau, Maria Anna von Posch
    Stefanie Reinsperger
    • Köchin Johannaas Köchin Johanna
    Susanne Wuest
    Susanne Wuest
    • Jungfer Ossineas Jungfer Ossine
    Christoph Luser
    • Graf Pellegrinias Graf Pellegrini
    Theresa Martini
    Theresa Martini
    • Catherine Zwelferinas Catherine Zwelferin
    Vivienne Causemann
    • Annaas Anna
    Katharina Farnleitner
    • Gretlas Gretl
    Julia Pointner
    Julia Pointner
    • Hedias Hedi
    Tommy Baudis
    Hermann Scheidleder
    Margarete Tiesel
    Margarete Tiesel
    Lukas Watzl
    Birgit Linauer
    • Director
      • Barbara Albert
    • Writers
      • Kathrin Resetarits(screenplay)
      • Barbara Albert(collaboration on screenplay)
      • Alissa Walser(novel "Am Anfang war die Nacht Musik")
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    Top review
    7/10
    Well made historical drama
    Mademoiselle Paradis is the true story of blind Austrian prodigy pianist Maria Theresia Paradis (1759-1824) and her treatment under controversial doctor Franz Anton Mesmer (who believed there is an invisible aether coursing through us, that the treatment of this liquid could cure diseases, and from whom we get the terms 'mesmerize' and 'animal magnetism'). He was, it would seem, able to cure her blindness long as she was in his care.

    I don't know if the film is interesting from a historical point of view or if it's only the director that makes it so. What I do know is interesting is the directing, which makes good use of lighting and contrast to illuminate the story of this blind young woman and dispel the shadows around medicine and misogyny in late 18th century Europe.

    The actors and their costumes blend in perfectly with the setting, so fans of period dramas will find a lot to admire here. In short, this film is like Mesmer's liquid: no one will ever see it, but that doesn't mean it's without power.
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    • Apr 8, 2018

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    • Wondering how, with 3 reviews of 7, 8 and 9, the posted rating is only 6.5??

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2017 (Austria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion (Austria)
      • Playtime (France)
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Мадмуазель Паради
    • Filming locations
      • Vienna, Austria
    • Production companies
      • Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion
      • LOOKSfilm
      • Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,545
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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