MADEMOISELLE PARADIS
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This "exquisitely crafted period drama" tells the real-life story of blind musician Maria Theresia von Paradis and pioneering physician Dr Franz Mesmer. Adapted from the novel Mesmerized by Alissa Walser
What critics say:
"Sensual, sensitive historical drama"
– Variety
"An exquisitely crafted period drama telling the true story of blind musician Maria Theresia von Paradis and pioneering physician Dr Franz Mesmer."
– Screen Daily Toronto
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DRAMA, 2017 | 97 MIN | RATING M18 | GERMAN & FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
D I R E C T O R
Barbara Albert
C A S T
Maria Dragus (as Maria Theresia Paradis), Devid Striesow (as Fraz Anton Mesmer), Lukas Miko, Katja Kolm, Maresi Riegner, Johanna Orsini-Rosenberg, Stefanie Reinsperger, Susanne Wuest, Christoph Luser
H O N O R S / A C C O L A D E S
Austrian Film Award (2018) - Best Supporting Actress: Maresi Riegner; Best Cinematography: Christine A. Maier; Best Costum Design: Veronika Albert ; Best Makeup: Helene Lang ; Best Production Design: Katharina Woppermann ; Best Feature Film; Best Director: Barbara Albert ; Best Actor: Devid Striesow ; Best Actress: Maria Dragus
