A struggling composer gets one of his pieces into a film program and his wife captures the lead part in the production as well..
Is it worth the watch? If you have a thing for 1930s German cinema and don't mind a story that feels like it’s constantly tripping over its own feet, go for it. People who prefer modern pacing will probably fall asleep within twenty minutes. It’s definitely not for anyone looking for a tight, logical script. There is ...
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Arthur Maria Rabenalt
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have a thing for 1930s German cinema and don't mind a story that feels like it’s constantly tripping over its own feet, go for it. People who prefer modern pacing will probably fall asleep within twenty minutes. It’s definitely not for anyone looking for a tight, logical script. There is something undeniably odd about how this movie treats its central couple. The composer is struggling, the wife is suddenly a star, and the camera lingers on their faces like it’s wa..."
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