Harvey Keitel, Moritz Bleibtreu, Stellan Skarsgård
A tale based on the life of Wilhelm Furtwangler, the controversial conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic whose tenure coincided with the controversial Nazi era. One of the most spectacular and renowned...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 27, 2004
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Flixster Reviews (44)
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January 23, 2009it's about the impressions of the war on a musician.and it's a true story.i love true story.dont know why but they attract people.Harvey Keitel's acting is great.but i think tempo is slow.i fell sleep when i was watching.i watched disc 2 another day.
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December 10, 2007Just of those films that critics would describe as 'flat'. Forget what those critics has to say, focus on Stellan Skarsgaard as Furtwaengler is this film - what an amazing performance for an underrated actor.
Critic Reviews
February 26, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
October 17, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie is both interesting and unsatisfying. full review
October 3, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
As food for thought, and as a showcase for two fine performances, it richly deserves viewing. full review
September 26, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The movie's promise -- to provide a balanced argument -- goes unrealized, and all we're left with is the spectacle of an idiot bullying a genius. full review
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